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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 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch is £33,300 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £775,000.

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
Detached14£316,250
Flats7£218,000
Semi-Detached14£275,000
Terraced8£188,250

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: 01/12/2025.