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PO40 9FQ

Queens Road

Freshwater South

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Detailed insights for PO40 9FQ

Overview

Postcode PO40 9FQ is located in a rural town, within the Freshwater South ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Yarmouth & Freshwater area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year. The nearest station is Lymington Pier, about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stroud Recreation Gound.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Yarmouth & Freshwater has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Yarmouth & Freshwater has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO40 9FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Yarmouth & Freshwater near PO40 9FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO40 9FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStroud Recreation GoundMediumWalking directions to Stroud Recreation Gound
0.2 miBlack Hut GreenSmallWalking directions to Black Hut Green

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
5,938.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.36(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.56(+64%)
Public order
10.01(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-23%)
Shoplifting
5(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
92.62%
African
4
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.09%
Other Asian
3
0.82%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
20.63%
No qualifications
64
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
18.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
30.29%
Other social rented
33
15.87%
Owns with a mortgage
31
14.9%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.85%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Freshwater South

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £364K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Freshwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Freshwater South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£370,000£341
Semi-Detached18£275,500£292
Terraced6£235,500£274
Flats8£140,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Freshwater South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freshwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£116,500£205,000£158,500
2017£273,000£123,500£210,000£173,475
2018£292,500£145,000£225,000£186,500
2019£290,000£135,000£232,350£197,500
2020£320,000£144,000£220,000£220,000
2021£350,000£207,000£266,000£240,000
2022£450,000£159,420£305,000£228,000
2023£450,000£173,750£310,000£311,500
2024£333,500£138,000£300,000£200,000
2025£400,000£158,000£290,000£235,500
2026£361,250£140,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freshwater South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Freshwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£198£200£222
2017£241£236£223£218
2018£287£215£214£230
2019£280£215£225£247
2020£285£222£234£297
2021£308£299£289£309
2022£382£268£336£246
2023£386£284£300£276
2024£347£252£328£267
2025£366£249£294£274
2026£269£186£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Freshwater South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Freshwater South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO40 9FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO40 9FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2025Flat 1, Brooklands, Queens Road, Freshwater, PO40 9FQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
14 Feb 2025Flat 4, Brooklands, Queens Road, Freshwater, PO40 9FQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
31 Jul 20255, Brookside Close, Freshwater, PO40 9FFFlatsLeasehold£158,000
07 May 20259, Brookside Close, Freshwater, PO40 9FFFlatsLeasehold£144,000
13 Jun 2025Longhalves Lodge, Longhalves, Freshwater, PO40 9AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,000

Schools

In the PO40 9FQ postcode area, located within Yarmouth & Freshwater, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO40 9FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFreshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO40 9FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO40 9FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local10 School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9ALWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodAvenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miTescoAfton Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UHWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO40 9FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Becca Cameron

Freshwater South - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight WestE14001304
WardFreshwater SouthE05013373
ParishFreshwaterE04001301
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yarmouth & FreshwaterE02003592
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 012AE01017312
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2008-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PO40 9FQ

Is PO40 9FQ (Yarmouth & Freshwater) safe?

The area around PO40 9FQ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PO40 9FQ?

The median sale price around PO40 9FQ in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £300,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO40 9FQ?

There are 2 schools close to PO40 9FQ, including Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO40 9FQ?

PO40 9FQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO40 9FQ (Yarmouth & Freshwater) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO40 9FQ is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Becca Cameron (Independent).

Data Sources

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.