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Yarmouth & Freshwater

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About

The Yarmouth and Freshwater area occupies the western peninsula of the Isle of Wight. The landscape is defined by the tidal River Yar, which separates the two parishes, and a coastline of sheltered estuary, shingle beaches, and tall coloured cliffs. Yarmouth is a historic harbour town with a compact centre dominated by its castle and a pier serving ferry and fishing vessels. Inland, the terrain rises to open heathand and farmland.

Freshwater Bay presents a dramatic coastal aspect with its chalk stacks and accessible beach. The area is dominated by Tennyson Down, a high chalk ridge offering expansive views back across the island and to the mainland. The rural hinterland contains small villages, walking paths, and the freshwater Yar's upper reaches. This geography creates a distinct micro-region of coast, downland, and quiet waterways.

Area overview

On average Yarmouth & Freshwater has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year. There are 2 schools in Yarmouth & Freshwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yarmouth & Freshwater is home to around 9,693 people, with a population density of about 352.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yarmouth & Freshwater Population
9,693
Population density
352.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.16(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.77(-29%)
Public order
7.74(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.09(-6%)
Other theft
3.82(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,220
95.12%
Other White
196
2.02%
Irish
65
0.67%
Other Asian
46
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.28%
Total population: 9,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,451
28.28%
No qualifications
1,691
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,432
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,174
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
939
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,667

Housing

Housing tenure

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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Yarmouth & Freshwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yarmouth & Freshwater 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 Yarmouth & Freshwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached40£274,500
Terraced15£246,000
Detached64£425,250
Flats28£175,000

10 years median price trend in Yarmouth & Freshwater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yarmouth & Freshwater.

All postcodes in Yarmouth & Freshwater

PO409AH

Longhalves

PO390AP

Granville Road

PO410RY

Worsley Road

PO409UR

Avenue Road

PO409BB

School Green Road

PO409NH

St Andrews Way

PO409GD

Colwell Road

PO410RT

Sconce Road

PO410RN

Braxton Meadow

PO409HD

Queens Road

PO409QS

Bay Road

PO390DL

The Avenue

PO390EW

Cliff Road

PO409HZ

Camp Road

PO390FD

Hurst Point View

PO409DG

Regina Road

PO409TY

Afton Down

PO390AQ

Hurst Point View

PO390AJ

Velsheda Close

PO390HF

Moons Hill

PO410QH

South Street

PO410UY

Bouldnor Cottages

PO409GF

Meadows Way

PO409UP

Avenue Road

PO409LZ

Colwell Road

PO409GB

Windsor Drive

PO409LY

Colwell Road

PO390BS

The Broadway

PO410UT

St Swithins Crescent

PO409HJ

Camp Road

PO409TU

Military Road

PO409AQ

Oak Villas

PO410UZ

Alexandra Road East

PO390JL

Trevanions Way

PO409HX

New Village

PO410NT

Bridge Road

PO409HN

Camp Road

PO390DD

Colwell Common Road

PO409FF

Brookside Close

PO409PY

Gate Lane

PO410SD

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

PO409FG

The Nurseries

PO409BS

Copse Lane

PO409UD

Manor Road

PO409DP

The Crundles

PO390HQ

Summers Lane

PO409UU

Avenue Road

PO409JR

Sunset Close

PO409UF

Newport Road

PO410ND

Bouldnor Road

PO409NY

Middleton

PO409LR

Groves Close

PO410RP

Hammond Close

PO409LP

Arnhem Road

PO409NE

Heath Lane

PO409AJ

School Green Road

PO409QX

Coastguard Lane

PO409AN

Brookside Road

PO390AW

Hurst Point View

PO409BW

Church Place

PO409NP

Colwell Chine Road

PO409HW

Camp Road

PO409BZ

Copse Lane

PO410LB

Wellington Square

PO410PS

Tennyson Road

PO410PD

Quay Street

PO390EN

Cliff Road

PO410RS

Bridge Road

PO409HL

Camp Road

PO410RX

Graeme Road

PO410PT

Tennyson Close

PO400AT

School Green Road

PO390DS

The Mall

PO409AE

Tennyson Road

PO409UE

Newport Road

PO390DZ

Uplands Road

PO390HR

Glenheadon Drive

PO409UA

Southdown Road

PO409EU

Queens Close

PO390HD

Hurst Hill

PO409NZ

Middleton

PO409SJ

Heathfield Close

PO390DY

Uplands Road

PO390BE

Lanes End

PO409SA

Brambles Chine

PO390EE

Diana Close

PO410QL

Field Place

PO390HE

Weston Lane

PO409PN

Solent Gardens

PO409HF

Clifton Villas

PO410UP

Bouldnor Road

PO409NA

Colwell Close

PO390DJ

Westlands

PO410RR

Westhill Lane

PO409HY

New Village

PO410PR

Tennyson Road

PO409PG

Locksley Close

PO409UG

Wilmingham Lane

PO409LB

High Street

PO409QL

Blackbridge Road

Data Sources

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