Groves Close is in Freshwater and in Isle Of Wight district. PO40 9LR 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 Groves Close, Freshwater, PO40 9LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO40 9LQ, PO40 9LP, PO40 9LW, PO40 9FJ, PO40 9LH, PO40 9LN, PO40 9BE, PO40 9LJ, PO40 9LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO40 9LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 54.2% | 55.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 37.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 18% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 21.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 17.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Groves Close was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Freshwater North & Yarmouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Groves Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth and the 226th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Groves Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2011-07-05 | £200,089 |
| 3 Groves Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 1999-01-22 | £269,307 |
| 3 Groves Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1997-10-23 | £288,102 |
| 3 Groves Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1996-05-10 | £310,927 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School Mill Road , PO41 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,134 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 Sugarloaf | 1 Clifton Buildings, Avenue Road | 367 yd | |
| Duo Baguettes | 3 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road | 435 yd | |
| Freshwater Coffee House | 5 School Green Road, Freshwater | 499 yd | |
| Cath And Mike's | 17 School Green Road, Freshwater | 524 yd | |
| Jaffran Indian Restaurant | 45 School Green Road, Freshwater | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wight Social Club | Avenue Road, Freshwater | 367 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | 1 School Green Road, Freshwater | 524 yd | |
| Freshwater Conservative Club | Queens Road, Freshwater | 737 yd | |
| The Bayside Lounge | The Bay Colwell, Fort Warden Road | 811 yd | |
| Totland Bay Bowling Club | The Broadway, Totland | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger And Grill | Avenue Road, Freshwater | 351 yd | |
| Fuoco Pizza | Eves Electrical, Avenue Road | 390 yd | |
| Rainbow Fish Bar | 1 - 2 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road | 431 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 7 Tennyson Road, Freshwater | 458 yd | |
| Sunbo | The Broadway, Totland | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-op Freshwater Store, Avenue Road | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 10 School Green Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints C Of E Primary School SCHOOL GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| West Wight Sports Centre MOA PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| West Wight Middle School (Closed) Queens Road | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Stroud Playing Field (Closed) School Green Road | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Totland Recreation Ground SEA LANES SEA LANES THE BROADWAY | grass pitches | 961 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.