Town Pop. 620

Living in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 37/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) places 3rd of 6 in the PO33 postcode district. Its transport score runs 17 points below the PO33 district's 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: PO33 postcode district.

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Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kite Hill 14 crimes
  2. 2 Fishbourne Ferry Terminal 7 crimes
  3. 3 Quarr Road 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Binstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wootton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit4.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.6 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryArgyll House Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,699 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
17
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate42.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired44%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Ryde Esplanade 2.4 mi
Ryde Pier Head 2.4 mi
Ryde St John's Road 2.5 mi
J2 M275 7.8 mi
J2 M275 8.1 mi
J1 M275 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Wootton (Isle of Wight) 36 0.9 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Cowes 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pondwell 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Seaview and Nettlestone 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cowes 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) a nice place to live?

Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fishbourne (Isle of Wight)?

Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight)?

Among the top-rated schools in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) are Binstead Primary School and Wootton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) in total.

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Postcode districts in Fishbourne (Isle of Wight)

PO33 48 ⇄

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