How safe is Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Crime level in Yarmouth & Freshwater is moderate with about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Latest medians: Detached £438,500, Semi-detached £291,250, Terraced £230,000, Flats £160,000.

What's the average income in Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Average resident income is about £34,800 per year.

What home types are most common in Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Housing mix: detached 40.5%, semi-detached 30.5%.

What's the Yarmouth & Freshwater population and density?

Yarmouth & Freshwater population is 9,693 with density 352.8 per km².

How deprived is Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15475 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Yarmouth & Freshwater?

Based on 157 recent sales, the median price is £325,000.

How much social housing is near Yarmouth & Freshwater?

About 9.5% across the Yarmouth & Freshwater area.

How many households are in Yarmouth & Freshwater?

There are 4,774 households in Yarmouth & Freshwater

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Q: What schools in Yarmouth & Freshwater and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Yarmouth & Freshwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Isle of Wight / Yarmouth & Freshwater

About

Yarmouth & Freshwater are located on the western coast of the Isle of Wight. The area is known for its coastal scenery, with the Yar River flowing through Yarmouth and into the Solent. Freshwater Bay features chalk cliffs and a small pebble beach, while the nearby Tennyson Down offers walking trails with views across the island. Yarmouth has a historic harbour and a compact town centre with shops and eateries.

The area is less developed than other parts of the Isle of Wight, with a mix of farmland and open countryside. Freshwater is home to the Dimbola Museum, dedicated to Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. The coastline attracts walkers and birdwatchers, particularly around the Afton Marshes nature reserve. Yarmouth’s ferry terminal provides connections to Lymington on the mainland.

Area overview

On average Yarmouth & Freshwater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £34,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Yarmouth & Freshwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

9.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Yarmouth & Freshwater Population

9,693

Population density

352.8 per km²

Demographics

British

9,220

95.12%

Other White

196

2.02%

Irish

0.67%

Other Asian

0.47%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.28%

Total population: 9,693

Housing

Owns outright

2,595

54.36%

Owns with a mortgage

823

17.24%

Private landlord or letting agency

672

14.08%

Other social rented

494

10.35%

Other forms of private rent

115

2.41%

Total households: 4,774

Property prices in Yarmouth & Freshwater

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Yarmouth & Freshwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	75	£438,500	£271,750	£345,000	£501,250	£823,000
Flats	31	£160,000	£93,000	£142,000	£202,500	£335,000
Semi-Detached	42	£291,250	£90,950	£227,500	£348,750	£424,500
Terraced	9	£230,000	£135,991	£200,000	£250,000	£330,000

10 years price trend in Yarmouth & Freshwater

All postcodes in Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO390AE

Colwell Road

PO390AU

The Broadway

PO390EB

Colmar Way

PO390JX

Hambrough Lane

PO409DU

Clayton Road

PO409EH

Clayton Road

PO409FN

School Green Road

PO409JZ

High Street

PO409QU

Coastguard Lane

PO409RR

Colwell Chine Road

PO409UB

Afton Road

PO409UG

Wilmingham Lane

PO410QL

South Street

PO410SB

Bridge Road

PO410SH

Thorley Road

PO390HJ

Summers Lane

PO390AT

Lanes End

PO390EL

Heatherwood Park Road

PO390HH

Summers Lane

PO390HN

Brickfield Lane

PO409HT

Camp Road

PO409AB

High Street

PO409DH

Parkway

PO409EJ

Clayton Road

PO409FF

Brookside Close

PO409FX

High Street

PO409LF

Collards Close

PO409NF

Heath Lane

PO409NW

Goldings Way

PO409QJ

Blackbridge Road

PO409SF

Colwell Road

PO409XH

Brookside Road

PO410NS

Bridge Road

PO410PJ

Bridge Road

PO410QS

Heytesbury Road

PO410RP

Hammond Close

PO410RS

Bridge Road

PO410XA

Tennyson Road

PO410XD

Port La Salle

PO410YP

Port La Salle

PO390EF

Fairfield Park

PO390JD

Alum Bay New Road

PO390JR

Cranstoun Close

PO390LD

Farthings Way

PO409BA

School Green Road

PO409DX

Old School Close

PO409JF

Jubilee Close

PO409LJ

Heathfield Road

PO409NR

Colwell Chine Road

PO409QE

Terrace Lane

PO409RS

Elm Close

PO409SP

Madeira Lane

PO410SW

Tattels Lane

PO410XB

Waters Edge

PO390FE

Woodlands

PO409AG

Audley Court

PO409AR

Dall Square

PO409DS

Brookside Road

PO409JR

Highview

PO409PG

Locksley Close

PO409QA

Guyers Road

PO409RA

Afton Road

PO409SY

Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO410NL

Bridge Road

PO410NP

Bridge Road

PO410PW

Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO410QE

Ommanney Road

PO410RN

Braxton Meadow

PO409HF

Queens Road

PO390AD

The Avenue

PO390AN

The Broadway

PO390AY

Granville Road

PO390BF

Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO390EZ

St Saviour's Road

PO390HE

Moons Hill

PO409AF

Tennyson Road

PO409AS

School Green Road

PO409AW

School Green Road

PO409GG

Colwell Road

PO409NJ

St Andrews Way

PO409NZ

Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO409QY

Coastguard Lane

PO409ST

Monks Lane

PO410SJ

Thorley Road

PO410XF

Port La Salle

PO409DT

Queens Road

PO390BQ

Madeira Road

PO409EA

Princes Road

PO409QG

The Square

PO409QN

Blackbridge Road

PO409QP

Blackbridge Road

PO409TR

Blackbridge Road

PO410QA

Ommanney Road

PO410UZ

Alexandra Road East

PO390AX

Granville Road

PO390BY

Colwell Road

PO390ET

Church Hill

PO390HY

Highdown Lane

PO390JA

Alum Bay Old Road

PO409AL

Brookside Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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