Postcode PO38 2QT 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 4.7 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 2QT.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 2QT has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shanklin located about 4.7 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
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 2QT, 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: 16/05/2026.