School Crescent is in Godshill, Ventnor and in South Wight district. PO38 3JL is located in the Central Rural 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 School Crescent, Godshill, Ventnor, PO38 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO38 3LJ, PO38 3HT, PO38 3LL, PO38 3HW, PO38 3HN, PO38 3HJ, PO38 3HR, PO38 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO38 3JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 22% | 29.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 52.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 21.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.9% | 96.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Crescent was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Central Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Central Rural and the 215th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 School Crescent, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-06-27 | £247,565 |
| 7 School Crescent, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-02-21 | £254,234 |
| 19 School Crescent, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-21 | £228,316 |
| 32 School Crescent, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-25 | £276,752 |
| 37A School Crescent, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-14 | £259,016 |
PO38 3JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Primary School School Road , Godshill PO38 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroxall Primary School Castle Road , Wroxall PO38 3DP | 2out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillerton and Rookley Primary School Main Road , Chillerton PO30 3EP | 2out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School School Lane, Main Road , Arreton PO30 3AD | 2out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Island Free School Newport Road , PO38 1BG | 3out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Model Village | High Street, Godshill | 359 yd | |
| Worsley's | High Street, Godshill | 359 yd | |
| Tansy's Pantry | Syringa, High Street | 359 yd | |
| Thai Journey Restaurant | High Street, Godshill | 359 yd | |
| The Old World Tearooms | Old World Tea Gardens, High Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taverners | High Street, Godshill | 509 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 531.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 531.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 537.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.