Postcode PO40 9RN 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. The average income per household in Yarmouth & Freshwater is £40,613 per year. The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 5.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Yarmouth & Freshwater has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 9RN.
Yarmouth & Freshwater near PO40 9RN 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 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9RN postcode area, located within Yarmouth & Freshwater, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO40 9RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orchard Brothers | Victoria Road, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9PX | Walking directions to Orchard Brothers |
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 9RN, 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: 01/06/2026.