Postcode PO38 3FN is located in a rural village, within the Central Rural ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Niton, Shorwell & Godshill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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 3FN.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 3FN 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Central Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £449,995 | £353 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £250,000 | £318 |
| Terraced | 10 | £237,500 | £291 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388,000 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £181,250 |
| 2017 | £269,950 | £164,000 | £205,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £302,750 | £155,000 | £200,000 | £192,000 |
| 2019 | £345,000 | £186,000 | £212,000 | £182,500 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £232,500 | £267,500 | £209,975 |
| 2021 | £417,000 | £185,000 | £295,000 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £200,000 | £299,995 | £239,950 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £159,000 | £319,995 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £408,750 | £165,000 | £285,000 | £266,250 |
| 2025 | £428,250 | £110,000 | £319,995 | £232,500 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | — | £214,750 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £208 | £219 | £198 |
| 2017 | £238 | £224 | £216 | £207 |
| 2018 | £265 | £225 | £220 | £223 |
| 2019 | £274 | £244 | £241 | £229 |
| 2020 | £281 | £366 | £255 | £226 |
| 2021 | £297 | £241 | £270 | £239 |
| 2022 | £338 | £265 | £315 | £283 |
| 2023 | £375 | £274 | £319 | £298 |
| 2024 | £368 | £271 | £282 | £328 |
| 2025 | £365 | £197 | £332 | £287 |
| 2026 | £278 | — | £243 | £293 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO38 3FN.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 3FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Godshill Village Shop | High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, PO38 3HH | Walking directions to Godshill Village Shop |
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 3FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Whelan
Central Rural - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO38 3FN records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3FN in Niton, Shorwell & Godshill is £305,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to PO38 3FN, including Godshill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO38 3FN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,946 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 3FN is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Whelan (Reform UK).
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.