Postcode PO38 1BB 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. The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin located about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 34.2% 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 1BB.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1BB 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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £169,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch
In the PO38 1BB postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | 40 Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1AW | Walking directions to Central |
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 1BB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.