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PO38 1AF

Steephill Down Road

Ventnor & St Lawrence

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Detailed insights for PO38 1AF

Overview

Postcode PO38 1AF is located in a rural town, within the Ventnor & St Lawrence ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Ventnor & Wroxall area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 3.6 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ventnor & Wroxall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ventnor & Wroxall has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shanklin located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO38 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVentnor ParkMediumWalking directions to Ventnor Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
797.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.63(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-21%)
Public order
4.36(-28%)
Other theft
3.63(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
94.24%
Other White
6
2.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.82%
Irish
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
29.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.76%
No qualifications
37
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
60.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.03%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.41%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Ventnor & St Lawrence

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £488K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Ventnor & St Lawrence area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£535,000£365
Semi-Detached12£248,250£261
Terraced12£169,250£227
Flats16£155,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ventnor & St Lawrence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£150,000£245,000£164,000
2017£350,000£130,000£205,000£160,000
2018£385,000£136,500£222,000£200,000
2019£411,500£164,000£185,000£157,000
2020£400,000£167,500£210,000£199,500
2021£473,750£165,000£265,000£210,000
2022£510,000£175,000£335,000£252,000
2023£485,000£173,000£277,500£243,000
2024£426,000£221,000£318,000£178,750
2025£507,500£165,000£250,000£169,250
2026£510,000£153,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£201£179£194
2017£285£196£185£199
2018£281£199£190£193
2019£288£199£207£224
2020£319£250£215£224
2021£331£229£283£244
2022£346£248£290£299
2023£353£286£284£255
2024£269£248£313£281
2025£348£265£287£249
2026£375£264£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ventnor & St Lawrence in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Alfriston, Steephill Road, Ventnor, PO38 1UFDetachedFreehold£300,000
10 Oct 2025Steepleton, Steephill Road, Ventnor, PO38 1UFDetachedFreehold£825,950
03 Feb 2025Stone Place, Steephill Road, Ventnor, PO38 1UFDetachedFreehold£520,000
23 Jul 20254, Undercliff Gardens, Ventnor, PO38 1UBDetachedFreehold£640,000
20 Mar 202622, Castle Close, Ventnor, PO38 1UDDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the PO38 1AF postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO38 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miSecondaryThe Island Free SchoolFree schools

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miNot applicableSt Catherine's School and CollegeNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO38 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Blake

Ventnor & St Lawrence - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Robertson

Isle of Wight East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight EastE14001303
ParishVentnorE04001316
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ventnor & WroxallE02003598
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 018CE01017365
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2002-05-01

Frequently asked questions about PO38 1AF

Is PO38 1AF (Ventnor & Wroxall) safe?

The area around PO38 1AF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near PO38 1AF?

The median sale price around PO38 1AF in Ventnor & Wroxall is £220,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO38 1AF?

There are 3 schools close to PO38 1AF, including The Island Free School (Good), St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and St Catherine's School and College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO38 1AF?

PO38 1AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO38 1AF (Ventnor & Wroxall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East covering PO38 1AF is Joe Robertson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Blake (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.