Town Pop. 185

Living in Pondwell: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pondwell comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Pondwell places 5th of 6 in the PO33 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the PO33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see PO33 postcode district.

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Pondwell scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
973 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 97 crimes
↑ 6622% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1034% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 898% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mulberry Way 139 crimes
  2. 2 Bullen Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Puckpool Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.703 · PM2.5 5.612 · PM10 8.882 µg/m³
77
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Nettlestone 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
20
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit5.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre6.1 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTower House Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,514 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.4%Student3%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.4%
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
51
Smallbrook Junction 1.3 mi
Ryde St John's Road 1.4 mi
Ryde Esplanade 1.8 mi
J2 M275 6.6 mi
J2 M275 7.1 mi
J1 M275 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pondwell 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

Seaview and Nettlestone 44 0.6 mi away ⇄
St Helens (Isle of Wight) 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bembridge 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hillway 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Isle of Wight) 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pondwell a nice place to live?

Pondwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pondwell is 38/100, 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 Pondwell?

Crime levels in Pondwell are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pondwell?

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

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Postcode districts in Pondwell

PO33 48 ⇄

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