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PO38

VENTNOR

Hampshire, South East, England

PO38 encompasses VENTNOR and its surrounding areas in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £405,746
1yr change ▼ 43.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£405,746

▼ 43.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

241 Mbps

Property Prices in PO38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO38 is £405,746, which is 6% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO38 cost 41.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO38 have fallen 43.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £501,394 215
Semi-detached £277,737 155
Terraced £231,357 84
Flat £199,856 98
All types £405,746 600

5-Year Price History

£314K £374K £433K £492K £552K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO38 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO38 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Godshill Primary School Primary Good mi
Niton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wroxall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Catherine's School and College Other Not inspected mi
The Island Free School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,660

Population

67

Median Age

23%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
23.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO38 are 241.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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241.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO38 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PO38 — VENTNOR

Area Summary

PO38 (VENTNOR) offers above-average property prices (£405,746, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (241 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO38 VENTNOR

What is the average house price in PO38 VENTNOR?
The average house price in PO38 (VENTNOR) is £405,746, based on 600 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 43.0% over the past year.
Is PO38 VENTNOR a safe area to live?
Crime in PO38 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO38 VENTNOR?
The population of PO38 (VENTNOR) is approximately 141,660 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 23% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PO38?
The average broadband download speed in PO38 is 241 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO38 VENTNOR?
There are 6 schools in or near PO38. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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