Paddock Close Shorwell, Isle of Wight
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO30), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82001241.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 2).
- 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 C; 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 12.4 km (7.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Wight Medical Practice, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £317,525 | £310,050 | £325,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £309,975 | £249,950 | £370,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £338,250 | £314,000 | £362,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £208,500 | £200,000 | £217,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £203,500 | £197,000 | £210,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £194,975 | £179,950 | £210,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2022 | 8 PO30 3LB | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 8 PO30 3LB | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2017 | 4 PO30 3LB | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2015 | 5 PO30 3LB | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2015 | 7 PO30 3LB | Detached | £310,050 | |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 9 PO30 3LB | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 12 PO30 3LB | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 5 Dec 2012 | 5 PO30 3LB | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 3 PO30 3LB | Detached | £362,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2007 | 8 PO30 3LB | Detached | £314,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 11 PO30 3LB | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 12 PO30 3LB | Detached | £217,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2003 | 3 PO30 3LB | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2003 | 10 PO30 3LB | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2002 | 12 PO30 3LB | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 3 PO30 3LB | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 10 PO30 3LB | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1999 | 12 PO30 3LB | Detached | £89,500 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 10 PO30 3LB | Detached | £81,000 | |
| 7 Jul 1997 | 7 PO30 3LB | Detached | £92,500 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 7 PO30 3LB | Detached | £89,500 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 8 PO30 3LB | Detached | £77,500 | |
| 23 Feb 1995 | 9 PO30 3LB | Detached | £89,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 C (22% of about 720 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
- PELLS COTTAGES, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 62 m and 67 m above sea level (64 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO30 3LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO30 3LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Inn Shorwell | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Newport | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 99.5 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | South Wight Medical Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,750 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,710 m² | 130 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 120 m north-west. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 120 m north-west |
| Northcourt | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Moated site 100m north east of Wolverton Manor | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| West Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow 525m east of Stone Place Farm | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Wolverton Manor | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Barn at Wolverton Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow 730m north east of Presford Farm known as `Sheards Barrow' | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corve Hill | Hill | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Lorden Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Isle of Wight | Island | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Atherfield Point | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 12 |
4 of the street's 12 addresses are 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn PO30 3JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Shorwell Parish Hall PO30 3JT | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2016 |
| Shorwell Social Club PO30 3JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Northcourt PO30 3JG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paddock Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 3 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
Nearby streets
Orchards Way · Main Road · North Court Close · Farriers Way · Farriers Way · Westcourt Close · Fine Lane · Starks Close · Russell Road · Fine Lane · New Barn Lane
All the streets in PO30 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.