PO38 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PO38 district covers Ventnor, Niton, Newport (Isle of Wight). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£235k
England £300k
Recorded crime
58
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
3.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£35,810
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
73%
of homes
Council tax
£2,509
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
24 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PO38
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£425k
Semi-detached
£240k
Terraced
£198k
Flat
£159k
Primary schools in PO38
- Godshill Primary School · PO38 3HJ · Good (2023) · Bottom 22% in England
- Niton Primary School · PO38 2BP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 37% in England
- St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy · PO38 1BQ · Good (2021) · Bottom 36% in England
- Wroxall Primary School · PO38 3DP · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 12% in England
Secondary schools in PO38
- The Island Free School · PO38 1BG · Remains Good (2023) · Top 27% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PO38
- Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd · PO38 1BQ
- Godshill Griffins Childcare · PO38 3HJ
- Niton Pre-school · PO38 2BP · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PO38
- Ventnor Medical Practice · PO38 1EZ
Neighbourhoods in PO38
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PO38 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor & Wroxall | 54% | £235k | Average | 19 min |
| Niton, Shorwell & Godshill | 43% | £319k | Very low | 31 min |
| Newport South & West | 2% | £240k | Average | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the PO38 postcode?
PO38 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Ventnor, Niton, Newport (Isle of Wight), with 598 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PO38?
The typical home price across PO38's neighbourhoods is £235k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PO38?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a PO38 postcode.