Postcode PO40 9RE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year. The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 5.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stroud Recreation Gound.
Yarmouth & Freshwater has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Yarmouth & Freshwater has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO40 9RE.
Yarmouth & Freshwater near PO40 9RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stroud Recreation Gound | Medium | Walking directions to Stroud Recreation Gound |
| 0.4 mi | Black Hut Green | Small | Walking directions to Black Hut Green |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Freshwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £139,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £303,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £235,500 |
10 year median price trend in Freshwater South
In the PO40 9RE postcode area, located within Yarmouth & Freshwater, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO40 9RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Orchard Brothers | Victoria Road, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9PX | Walking directions to Orchard Brothers |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Afton Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UH | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 PO40 9RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Becca Cameron
Freshwater South - 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: 16/05/2026.