Postcode PO38 1DX 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 very high crime levels, with around 133.6 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 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 1DX.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1DX 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1DX 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 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 37A High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1,3 Pier Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 52,54,56,58 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 40 Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1AW | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Esplanade Beach Shop | Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JT | Walking directions to Esplanade Beach Shop |
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 1DX, 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.