Old Station Road Ventnor, Isle of Wight
36 addresses across 1 postcode (PO38), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82001226.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Isle of Wight costs £2,626 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, and Ventnor Park (7.4 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ventnor Medical Practice, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | UNIT 1, VENTNOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PO38 1DX | Other | £100,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2023 | CAXTON HOUSE PO38 1DX | Other | £590,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Nov 2022 | UNIT 6, VENTNOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PO38 1DX | Other | £122,850 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Mar 2020 | UNIT 10, VENTNOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PO38 1DX | Other | £359,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2018 | CAVE AT PLOT 3, VENTNOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PO38 1DX | Other | £44,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Isle of Wight in 2026-27: Band D £2,626 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,751 | £2,042 | £2,334 | £2,626 | £3,209 | £3,793 | £4,376 | £5,252 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 3, MITCHELL AVENUE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Bus Depot, 22 Pier Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1ST, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Marine Parade - Old amusement arcade Ventnor Sea front, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Ventnor Youth Centre, Victoria Street, Ventnor, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Ventnor Methodist Church, High Street, Ventnor, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- La Veness, Esplanade, Sandown, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Central, Victoria Street, Ventnor PO30 1ET, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Depot site at Lowtherville Road, Ventnor, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 13 Gills Cliff Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LH, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 90 m and 116 m above sea level (94 m on average); the ground rises about 26 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO38 1DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Station Road Ventnor | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Ventnor Car Park | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 94.5 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ventnor Medical Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Island Dental Care | 390 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Police station | Ventnor Police Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ventnor Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ventnor Park 7.4 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,550 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m south. 66 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south |
| Holy Trinity Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Five bowl barrows 200m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe Down | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Four bowl barrows 400m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe Down | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Two bowl barrows 530m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe Down | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ventnor Botanic Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The pleasure grounds and park to the former East Dene estate | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Cove | Tidal water | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Eastern Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Undercliff | Cliff or slope | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Wroxall Copse | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Nansen Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Woody Point | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Isle of Wight: see them on the Isle of Wight page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Island Free School | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor Bowling Club PO38 1DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| St Catherine's School PO38 1TT | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Crab And Lobster Tap PO38 1TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Yarborough Masonic Centre PO38 1TH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2016 |
| Laura Sadler Catering (Franchisee) PO38 1TH | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Shells Cafe PO38 1RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd PO38 1RY | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Occasions And Ventnor Post Office PO38 1RY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Jaspers PO38 1RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Blenheim PO38 1RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Feed Your Head PO38 1SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| No 24 Ventnor PO38 1RZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Premier Express U Save Supermarket PO38 1RZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2022 |
| The True Food Kitchen PO38 1RZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Five A Day PO38 1RZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B3327 (9); On or near Southgrove Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO38 1DX: 36 addresses of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mitchell Avenue · Clarendon Villas · Grove Road · Southgrove Road · Macrocarpa Road · Tulse Hill · Marlborough Road · Altofts Gardens · Downside · The Grove · Old Shute · Old Shute
All the streets in PO38 and across Isle of Wight.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.