Area guide

Living in PO34, Isle of Wight

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO34 in Isle of Wight. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Isle of Wight: £240,998, up 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.

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What actually sold around PO34

64 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO34 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
8 MATTHEWS WAY, PO34 5LB detached £418,000 2026-06-12
THE COACH HOUSE HOLGATE LANE, PO34 5DH semi-detached £207,500 2026-06-10
2 CAWS AVENUE, PO34 5JR detached £355,000 2026-05-28
2 MARLBOROUGH COTTAGES NETTLESTONE HILL, PO34 5DL semi-detached £231,500 2026-05-21
17 CAWS AVENUE, PO34 5JS detached £380,000 2026-05-19
5 HERSEY RISE, PO34 5LJ detached £355,000 2026-05-19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

6 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Nettlestone Primary School Primary Good 0.3 mi
St Helens Primary School Primary Good 1.2 mi
Bembridge Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.5 mi
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Primary Requires improvement 1.6 mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary Not rated 1.7 mi
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Not rated 2.8 mi

6 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Managers, directors and senior officials18.3%
Professional occupations17.2%
Associate professional and technical14.3%
Skilled trades13.8%
Caring, leisure and other service8.9%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

5 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PO34 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Isle of Wight's figures.

Common questions about PO34

What is the average house price in PO34?

The average sold price in Isle of Wight is £240,998 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in PO34?

Prices in Isle of Wight are up 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in PO34?

The median of 64 recorded sales around central PO34 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in PO34?

6 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO34, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in PO34?

5 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO34 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).

Is PO34 at risk of flooding?

Central PO34 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is PO34 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 5 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is PO34 safe?

5 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO34 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? PO34 or PO35, PO34 or PO33, PO34 or PO36.

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