Town Pop. 1,019

Living in Niton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Niton is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 20/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the PO38 postcode district, Niton ranks 6th.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (8), lifestyle (14) and transport (29). For the surrounding area, see PO38 postcode district.

37
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Niton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Niton.
Or compare:
PO38 1AA PO38 2AA PO38 3AA PO38 9BN PO38

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Spanners Close 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Atherfield Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.877 · PM2.5 5.177 · PM10 8.076 µg/m³
80
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Niton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit15.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre17.3 mi
Hythe Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
Nearest GP surgeryVentnor Medical Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity1,734 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate44.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired39.4%Student2.8%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Shanklin 5.8 mi
Lake 6.8 mi
Sandown 7.4 mi
J2 M275 17.9 mi
J2 M275 18.3 mi
J1 M275 18.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

Places like Niton Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Niton, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£292k £330k £370k £408k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ventnor 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Shorwell 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Niton a nice place to live?

Niton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Niton is 37/100, 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 Niton?

Niton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Niton?

Among the top-rated schools in Niton is Niton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Niton in total.

What are house prices like in Niton?

The current median house price in Niton is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average.

Niton in context

See the best places to live in Isle of Wight, ranked

Postcode districts in Niton

PO38 40 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode