Town Pop. 440

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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the PO36 postcode district, Newchurch (Isle of Wight) ranks 5th. Its transport score runs 11 points below the PO36 district's 53/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO36 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
220.5 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 52 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 521% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newport Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Forest Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Woods Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.16 · PM2.5 5.518 · PM10 9.235 µg/m³
78
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Newchurch 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
7
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre10.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bay Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,324 patients per GP
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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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate46%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership84.8%
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
42
Sandown 2.2 mi
Lake 2.3 mi
Shanklin 2.6 mi
J2 M275 11.3 mi
J2 M275 11.7 mi
J1 M275 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newchurch (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

Alverstone Garden Village 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newchurch (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 Newchurch (Isle of Wight)?

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in Newchurch (Isle of Wight)

PO36 44 ⇄

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