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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

PO410QF

South Street

PO409JS

Highview

PO410SE

Gasworks Lane

PO410QW

Victoria Road

PO390JU

Totland & Colwell

PO390EU

Church Hill

PO390HJ

Summers Lane

PO409TB

Cliff End

PO409QT

Gate Lane

PO410PJ

Bridge Road

PO409SW

Colwell Road

PO390AX

Granville Road

Data Sources

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