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Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch

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About

The Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward encompasses a stretch of the Isle of Wight's south-eastern coastline and its immediate rural hinterland. The area includes the historic village of Bonchurch, with its old church and pond, set below the steep coastal slopes of St. Boniface Down. Inland, the settlement of Wroxall lies in a valley, functioning as a local service centre. The terrain is characterised by chalk downland and wooded chines leading to the sea.

This ward contains the highest point on the Isle of Wight at the summit of St. Boniface Down. The landscape transitions from agricultural land and smallholdings to the coastal fringe, where the Undercliff, a unique area of landslip terrain, begins to the west. The coastal path traverses the cliffs, offering expansive views across the English Channel. Residential areas are mixed with farmland and areas of protected downland.

Area overview

On average Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch is £41,126 per year. There are 3 schools in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch is home to around 4,004 people, with a population density of about 358.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Population
4,004
Population density
358.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.19(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.48(+58%)
Public order
17.48(+188%)
Shoplifting
15.23(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,809
95.11%
Other White
70
1.75%
Irish
40
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.35%
Total population: 4,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
852
25.04%
No qualifications
725
21.31%
Level 3 (A level)
571
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
507
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
932
49.16%
Owns with a mortgage
401
21.15%
Other social rented
256
13.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
12.45%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.32%
Total households: 1,896

Property prices in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£320,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached20£235,000
Terraced11£169,000

10 years median price trend in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.