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.
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.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.3% |
| Professional occupations | 17.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.3% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.9% |
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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