12,751TOTAL POPULATION
5,841HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PO38 POSTCODE REGION

Portsmouth (PO38)

The PO38 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 712 individual postcodes.

There are 48 electoral wards in the PO38 postcode area, including Bembridge, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Cowes, East Cowes, Emsworth, Fareham, Freshwater, Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island, Lee-On-The-Solent, Newport, Portsmouth, Rowland's Castle, Ryde, Sandown, Seaview, Shanklin, Southsea, Totland Bay, Ventnor, Waterlooville, Yarmouth which come under the local authority of the Isle of Wight Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in PO38 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PO38 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PO38 postcode is in the Portsmouth district, located in the South East of England. It is a traditional coastal area and is home to a range of beautiful scenery and popular attractions. It is also home to both a thriving business community and a number of well-regarded schools.

The area is centred around Freshwater, a small hamlet located on the west side of the Isle of Wight, which is a well known holiday destination thanks to its sandy beaches and stunning coastal views. Nearby, Bembridge Harbour is a popular spot for sailing and fishing, and is well worth a visit. The coast in this area is renowned for its natural beauty, with visitors often taking in impressive views from The Needles to the south and The Solent and Isle of Wight to the north. It is also home to a range of steps, coves, and bays which offer even more beautiful scenery.

Away from the coastline, the area is dominated by some of the finest countryside that Hampshire has to offer. This includes the New and Testwood Forests which are both popular for outdoor activities including walking, climbing, and mountain biking as well as picnicking and bird watching.

The postcode area is also made up of desirable residential areas such as Brook with its fantastic golf course, Shalfleet with its charming village centre and Upton with stunning views over the Solent. In addition, there are a number of bustling towns here such as Yarmouth, Newport, and Ryde which are all within close proximity.

The PO38 postcode is home to a range of native wildlife such as badgers, red squirrels, deer, and foxes. There are also plenty of sheltered coves and cliffs making it a great place for a spot of rock pooling.

The area has some fantastic amenities, including a number of top-notch schools and shops. There are also many local pubs, restaurants, and online businesses which make it an ideal location for living and for visiting.

The postcode is extremely proud of its vibrant and friendly community, evident by its diverse range of events and activities throughout the year, such as the annual Seafood Festival, the Cowes Week sailing event, and the much-loved Isle of Wight walking festival.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in PO38 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PO38Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

The county of Isle of Wight

PO38 is located in the county of Isle of Wight, in England.

Isle of Wight has a total population of 139,800, making it the 46th largest county in the UK.

Isle of Wight has a total area of 150 square miles, and a population density of 367 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Isle of Wight Postal Town Map
Outward CodePO38
Postal TownPortsmouth
MSOA NameIsle of Wight 018
LSOA NameIsle of Wight 018D
CountyIsle of Wight
RegionIsle of Wight
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityIsle of Wight
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PO38 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PO38, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alverstone
Apse Heath
Atherfield Green
Bierley
Blackgang
Bonchurch
Branstone
Chale
Chale Green
Chillerton
Cridmore
Dunnose
Gatcombe
Godshill
Kingates
Kingston
Lake
Landguard Manor
Limerstone
Little Atherfield
Lowtherville
Luccombe Village
Medina
Merrie Gardens
Merstone
Nettlecombe
Newchurch
Niton
Pyle
Queen's Bower
Rookley
Rookley Green
Roud
Sandford
Sandy Way
Shanklin
Shorwell
Southford
Steephill
St Lawrence
Upper Bonchurch
Upper Hyde
Ventnor
Whiteley Bank
Whitwell
Winford
Wroxall
Yafford
Yar
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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