Military Road is in Atherfield, Ventnor and in Isle Of Wight district. PO38 2JH is located in the Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Military Road, Atherfield, Ventnor, PO38 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO38 2JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO38 2JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 55.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.1% | 34.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 40.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 23% | 18.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 42.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 92.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.1% | 6.0% | 11.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Military Road was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Military Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet and the 101st lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cottage Military Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2025-01-30 | £803,651 |
| 1 Chine Farm Chalets Military Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-26 | £189,988 |
| 5 Chine Farm Chalets Military Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-18 | £209,700 |
| Chine Farm Military Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-12-18 | £271,675 |
| Barn Owl Farm Cottage Military Road, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £401,600 | 2020-09-03 | £456,046 |
PO38 2JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO38 2JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO38 2JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School New Road , Brighstone PO30 4BB | 2out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.