Postcode PO38 3BW is located in a rural town, within the Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Ventnor & Wroxall area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin located about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Ventnor & Wroxall has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 3BW.
Ventnor & Wroxall near PO38 3BW 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £169,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | 1 West Street, Wroxall, Ventnor, PO38 3BU | Walking directions to Central |
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 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Jefferies
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Robertson
Isle of Wight East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.