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PO38 2DB

Newport Road

Chale, Niton & Shorwell

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Overview

Postcode PO38 2DB is located in a rural town, 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.9 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 Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £46,837 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin, about 5.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £46,837 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 2DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 2DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shanklin located about 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
1,573.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.67(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-61%)
Other theft
4.82(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-38%)
Public order
3.21(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
95.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.78%
Other White
5
1.48%
Indian
1
0.3%
Pakistani
1
0.3%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
42.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.82%
No qualifications
34
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
48.63%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.75%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.11%
Shared ownership
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

Median price£337,250
Price per sq ft£378
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £411K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £337,250 (about £378 per square foot) in Chale, Niton & Shorwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,950 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£410,000£383
Semi-Detached15£320,000£308
Terraced2£305,000£424
Flats1£159,950£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£205,000£200,000
2017£279,950£238,500£183,000
2018£345,000£244,500£225,000
2019£315,000£260,000£246,000
2020£318,750£260,000£220,000
2021£390,000£290,000£185,000
2022£485,000£315,000£345,000
2023£490,000£376,125£370,000
2024£427,500£322,500£277,500
2025£410,000£320,000£270,000
2026£424,500£247,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£244
2017£269£223£293
2018£255£273£211
2019£290£259£259
2020£283£268£280
2021£341£290£314
2022£374£351£320
2023£449£431£226
2024£379£366£335
2025£348£308£379
2026£390£306£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chale, Niton & Shorwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 2DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 2DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026South View, Church Street, Ventnor, PO38 2DADetachedFreehold£520,000
19 May 2026Lavender Cottage, Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 2DFTerracedFreehold£350,000
22 Sept 20253, The Greenway, Ventnor, PO38 2DWDetachedFreehold£287,500
09 Oct 2025Fairways, Pan Lane, Ventnor, PO38 2BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£393,375
30 Mar 2026Sunnylea, Laceys Lane, Ventnor, PO38 2DNDetachedFreehold£377,500

Schools

In the PO38 2DB postcode area, located within Niton, Shorwell & Godshill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO38 2DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNiton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 2DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO38 2DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNorris Family GrocersNewport Road, Niton, Ventnor, PO38 2DBWalking directions to Norris Family Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO38 2DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Leah Critchison

Chale, Niton & Shorwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight WestE14001304
ParishNiton and WhitwellE04001308
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Niton, Shorwell & GodshillE02003597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 017CE01017299
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO38 2DB

Is PO38 2DB (Niton, Shorwell & Godshill) safe?

The area around PO38 2DB 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near PO38 2DB?

The median sale price around PO38 2DB in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £337,250 (about £378 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO38 2DB?

There is 1 school close to PO38 2DB, including Niton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO38 2DB?

PO38 2DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO38 2DB (Niton, Shorwell & Godshill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO38 2DB is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Claire Leah Critchison (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.