Postcode PO38 1HU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ventnor & Wroxall is £33,300 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin located about 2.8 miles away. There are no 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 186.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 of residents in Ventnor & Wroxall is £33,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 1HU.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1HU 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Ventnor & St Lawrence area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ventnor & St Lawrence
In the PO38 1HU postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are 0 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Daily Essentials Convenience Store | 158 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1QN | Walking directions to Daily Essentials Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 52,54,56,58 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.