Sunset Close is in Freshwater and in Isle Of Wight district. PO40 9JP is located in the Freshwater North & Yarmouth 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 Sunset Close, Freshwater, PO40 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO40 9JN, PO40 9JS, PO40 9JR, PO40 9AH, PO40 9LF, PO40 9JW, PO40 9AR, PO40 9FG, PO40 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO40 9JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.1% | 39% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 25% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 24.3% | 23.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 14.7% |
| Widowed | 16% | 6.7% | -9.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.2%) 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 | 26.7% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 24.6% | 18.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 11.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around PO40 9JP this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 31.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunset Close was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% higher than the Freshwater North & Yarmouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunset Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth and the 147th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38D Sunset Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-15 | £190,000 |
| 44 Sunset Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-12 | £220,210 |
| 44 Sunset Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,774 | 2024-04-12 | £154,959 |
| Badgers Way Sunset Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-25 | £223,552 |
| 38A Sunset Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-11-30 | £145,347 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO40 9JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Education | 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 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School Mill Road , PO41 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath And Mike's | 17 School Green Road, Freshwater | 166 yd | |
| Freshwater Coffee House | 5 School Green Road, Freshwater | 179 yd | |
| Duo Baguettes | 3 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road | 189 yd | |
| Jaffran Indian Restaurant | 45 School Green Road, Freshwater | 234 yd | |
| The Sugarloaf | 1 Clifton Buildings, Avenue Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Inn | 1 School Green Road, Freshwater | 166 yd | |
| West Wight Social Club | Avenue Road, Freshwater | 243 yd | |
| Freshwater Conservative Club | Queens Road, Freshwater | 428 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Church Place | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Fish Bar | 1 - 2 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road | 210 yd | |
| Fuoco Pizza | Eves Electrical, Avenue Road | 260 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 7 Tennyson Road, Freshwater | 260 yd | |
| The Burger And Grill | Avenue Road, Freshwater | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 10 School Green Road | 230 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-op Freshwater Store, Avenue Road | 360 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Afton Road, Freshwater | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints C Of E Primary School SCHOOL GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| West Wight Sports Centre MOA PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Stroud Playing Field (Closed) School Green Road | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| West Wight Middle School (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| West Wight Football Club WEST WIGHT FOOTBALL CLUB WEST WIGHT FOOTBALL CLUB CAMP ROAD | grass pitches | 807 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.