Postcode PO38 2QS 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, about 70% 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 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 2QS.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 2QS 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 4.8 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 2QS.
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 2QS, 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 2QS records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2QS in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £337,250 (about £378 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to PO38 2QS, including Niton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO38 2QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,468 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 2QS 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.