Postcode PO38 3NU 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 Newport South & West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newport South & West is £50,258 per year. The nearest station is Shanklin located about 4.7 miles away.
Newport South & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Newport South & West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newport South & West is £50,258 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO38 3NU.
Newport South & West near PO38 3NU 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 4.7 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 3NU postcode area, located within Newport South & West, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO38 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Main Road Rookley, Rookley, Ventnor, PO38 3NY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 3NU, 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.