Postcode PO38 1AA is located in a rural town, within the Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Ventnor & Wroxall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ventnor Park.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 1AA.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shanklin located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ventnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ventnor Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £258 per square foot) in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £315,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £235,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 9 | £215,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 4 | £189,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £157,750 | £170,250 | £146,500 |
| 2017 | £267,500 | £165,500 | £187,500 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £131,000 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £175,000 | £205,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £158,500 | £192,500 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £183,500 | £257,500 | £180,250 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £223,000 |
| 2023 | £456,250 | £200,000 | £242,500 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £308,750 | £179,500 | £225,000 | £197,500 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £235,000 | £188,250 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £197,500 | £223,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £271 | £208 | £212 | £189 |
| 2017 | £283 | £198 | £182 | £187 |
| 2018 | £271 | £148 | £194 | £230 |
| 2019 | £267 | £194 | £212 | £210 |
| 2020 | £273 | £207 | £204 | £193 |
| 2021 | £344 | £242 | £237 | £249 |
| 2022 | £331 | £241 | £281 | £309 |
| 2023 | £431 | £285 | £246 | £246 |
| 2024 | £314 | £205 | £253 | £232 |
| 2025 | £280 | £217 | £238 | £238 |
| 2026 | £281 | £162 | £262 | £314 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 1AA.
In the PO38 1AA postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 1AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central | 40 Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1AW | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1,3 Pier Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Esplanade Beach Shop | Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JT | Walking directions to Esplanade Beach Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 37A High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 52,54,56,58 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO38 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Jefferies
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Robertson
Isle of Wight East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO38 1AA records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO38 1AA in Ventnor & Wroxall is £232,500 (about £258 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PO38 1AA, including St Catherine's School and College (Good), The Island Free School (Good) and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO38 1AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East covering PO38 1AA is Joe Robertson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Jefferies (Independent Network).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.