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Living in Godshill (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Godshill (Isle of Wight) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the PO38 postcode district scores higher. Godshill (Isle of Wight) leads all 7. On broadband specifically, Godshill (Isle of Wight) sits 58 points above the PO38 district figure of 20/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO38 postcode district.

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Godshill (Isle of Wight) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
127.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarborough Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Dubbers 6 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Godshill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit11.6 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14 mi
Hythe Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryVentnor Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,928 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.2%Retired37.2%Student2.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship9.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Shanklin 3.4 mi
Lake 4 mi
Sandown 4.4 mi
J2 M275 14.2 mi
J2 M275 14.6 mi
J1 M275 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Godshill (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

Rookley 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ventnor 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Godshill (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Godshill (Isle of Wight) is 44/100, 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 Godshill (Isle of Wight)?

Godshill (Isle of Wight) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Godshill (Isle of Wight) is Godshill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Godshill (Isle of Wight) in total.

Godshill (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in Godshill (Isle of Wight)

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