Postcode PO38 1LR 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 3.1 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 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.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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 1LR.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1LR 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ventnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ventnor Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £535,000 | £365 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £248,250 | £261 |
| Terraced | 12 | £169,250 | £227 |
| Flats | 16 | £155,500 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 1LR.
In the PO38 1LR postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Esplanade Beach Shop | Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JT | Walking directions to Esplanade Beach Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 40 Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1AW | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1,3 Pier Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | 37A High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 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 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Blake
Ventnor & St Lawrence - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Robertson
Isle of Wight East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO38 1LR 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.
The median sale price around PO38 1LR in Ventnor & Wroxall is £220,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PO38 1LR, 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 1LR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East covering PO38 1LR 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).
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.