The Beach is in Totland Bay and in Isle Of Wight district. PO39 0BQ is located in the Totland & Colwell 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 The Beach, Totland Bay, PO39 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO39 0BH, PO39 0EH, PO39 0AR, PO39 0BG, PO39 0ED, PO39 0JS, PO39 0BD, PO39 0BE, PO39 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO39 0BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 52.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 27% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 36.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 38.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 20.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 28.1% | 21.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 32.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.3% | 93.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Beach was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.9% higher than the Freshwater North & Yarmouth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Beach has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth and the 124th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totland Pier Cafe The Beach, Totland Bay, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-03-03 | £279,205 |
| 3 Beach House The Beach, Totland Bay, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2002-02-25 | £106,992 |
PO39 0BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 PO39 0BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School Summers Lane , PO39 0HQ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School Mill Road , PO41 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant | The Waterfront, Esplanade | 142 yd | |
| Bay Cafe | Totland Pier, Madeira Road | 186 yd | |
| C&C Services | STREET RECORD, The Broadway | 597 yd | |
| Longbeach Bar | Longbeach Apartments, Colwell Chine Road | 1,025 yd | |
| The Hut | Colwell Chine Road, Totland | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totland Bay Bowling Club | The Broadway, Totland | 525 yd | |
| The Bayside Lounge | The Bay Colwell, Fort Warden Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totties | Crystal House, The Broadway | 380 yd | |
| Sunbo | The Broadway, Totland | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totland Recreation Ground SEA LANES SEA LANES THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 470 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.