Postcode PO38 1XW is located in a rural village, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.7 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 4.6 miles away.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a moderate 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 2.7% 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 1XW.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 1XW 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £263,625 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 | 24 | £508,750 |
| Flats | 17 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ventnor & St Lawrence
In the PO38 1XW postcode area, located within Ventnor & Wroxall, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 1XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St Lawrence Stores | Spindlers Road, Isle of Wight, PO38 1XD | Walking directions to St Lawrence Stores |
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 1XW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.