River View Whippingham, Isle of Wight
14 addresses across 1 postcode (PO32), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82001409.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, 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 B; 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 Ryde Pier Head, about 7.7 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Cowes Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £442,000 | £442,000 | £442,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £250,000 | £230,000 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £125,500 | £125,000 | £126,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 10 PO32 6LU | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2024 | 4A PO32 6LU | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2023 | 5 PO32 6LU | Detached | £442,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2019 | 11 PO32 6LU | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 12 PO32 6LU | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2017 | 8 PO32 6LU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 4A PO32 6LU | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 11 PO32 6LU | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2008 | 5 PO32 6LU | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 8 PO32 6LU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2003 | 5 PO32 6LU | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 8 PO32 6LU | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2000 | 9 PO32 6LU | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 4 PO32 6LU | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 9 PO32 6LU | Detached | £73,500 | |
| 26 Apr 1996 | 4 PO32 6LU | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 3 PO32 6LU | Detached | £56,000 | |
| 6 Jul 1995 | 6 PO32 6LU | Detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 B (24% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Folly Works, Folly Lane, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO32 6LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ryde Esplanade 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Ryde St Johns Road 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whippingham Heights | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | IOW Festival Fairlee | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East Cowes Floating Bridge | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Cowes Park and Ride | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 88.6 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | East Cowes Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Allied Pharmacy East Cowes | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | East Cowes Dental Walk-In Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,240 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 570 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mildred, a listed building (Grade I), 560 m (0.3 miles) west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mildred | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Coburg | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Former Stables at Osborne House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Osborne | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Norris Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Clump | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Upper Pond | Lake or reservoir | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Barton Hard | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Osborne Bay | Bay | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Spring Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Gurnard Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 14 |
12 of the street's 14 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
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Wight Pony Club PO32 6LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Campfield Road (4); On or near River View (1); On or near Barton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 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 6 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
- PO32 6LU: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in PO32 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.