PO38 (Ventnor) on the Isle of Wight has experienced modest price appreciation, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, alongside stronger rental growth of 5.2% annually over the same period. The district scores 38.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the third percentile nationally and indicating average performance indicators. Population figures remained static over the five-year period at 0.0% growth. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, the postcode presents a rental yield-focused profile rather than capital growth dynamics. Investors considering this coastal location should evaluate rental demand relative to purchase costs, given the disparity between price and rent growth trajectories.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.0% per year
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What's changing in Ventnor · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.4 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
54 planning applications submitted in PO38 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Prior approval for demolition of farmhouse and ancillary outbuilding comprising farm barnsJun 2026 · pending
- Prior notification for demolition of farmhouse and ancillary outbuilding comprising farm barnsMar 2026 · withdrawn
- Change of use of outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodationJun 2026 · pending
Ventnor (PO38) common questions
Is Ventnor up and coming?
Ventnor (PO38) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 93% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 7.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ventnor safe?
Ventnor has a safety score of 84/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ventnor?
The average property price in Ventnor (PO38) is £247k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ventnor?
The median monthly rent in Ventnor (PO38) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ventnor?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Shanklin (PO37), Ryde (PO33), Bembridge (PO35), Newport (PO30), Sandown (PO36). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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