Postcode PO38 2AF is located in a rural village, within the Chale, Niton & Shorwell ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Niton, Shorwell & Godshill area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £46,837 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin located about 4.0 miles away.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £46,837 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 2AF.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 2AF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 in Chale, Niton & Shorwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,950 up to £815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £159,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £297,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chale, Niton & Shorwell
In the PO38 2AF postcode area, located within Niton, Shorwell & Godshill, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Leah Critchison
Chale, Niton & Shorwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.