Postcode PO38 3LP is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.8 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 3.9 miles away.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill has a moderate 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 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 3LP.
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill near PO38 3LP 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 in Central Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,025,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £415,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £277,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £237,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rural
In the PO38 3LP 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 3LP, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.