Town Pop. 372

Living in Rookley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rookley comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 20/100 versus a median of 47/100. Rookley places 5th of 7 in the PO38 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 10 points below the PO38 district's 79/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO38 postcode district.

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Rookley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
346.8 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 69 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 413% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 470% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blackwater Hollow 9 crimes
  2. 2 Greenland Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hillcrest Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.129 · PM2.5 5.386 · PM10 8.865 µg/m³
79
Green Space 46
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit11 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre13.6 mi
Hythe Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity2,358 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the most-deprived 33% 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
26
Shanklin 4.6 mi
Lake 5 mi
Sandown 5.2 mi
J2 M275 13.7 mi
J2 M275 14.1 mi
J1 M275 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rookley 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

Merstone 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shorwell 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rookley a nice place to live?

Rookley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rookley is 39/100, 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 Rookley?

Rookley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rookley in context

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Postcode districts in Rookley

PO38 40 ⇄

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