Postcode PO38 1SD 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 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 2.9 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 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 5.0% 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 1SD.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1SD 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 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 1SD.
In the PO38 1SD 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 1SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 1,3 Pier Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | 37A High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 52,54,56,58 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Esplanade Beach Shop | Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JT | Walking directions to Esplanade Beach Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Daily Essentials Convenience Store | 158 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1QN | Walking directions to Daily Essentials Convenience Store |
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 1SD, 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 1SD records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1SD 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 1SD, 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 1SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,423 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 1SD 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.