Postcode PO38 2JL 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 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 6.2 miles away.
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.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 2JL.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 2JL 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 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £410,000 | £383 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £320,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 2 | £305,000 | £424 |
| Flats | 1 | £159,950 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 2JL.
In the PO38 2JL 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 2JL, 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
The area around PO38 2JL 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.
The median sale price around PO38 2JL in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £337,250 (about £378 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
PO38 2JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO38 2JL is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Claire Leah Critchison (Green 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.