Town Pop. 297

Living in Shorwell: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shorwell is 44/100, built from 8 categories. Environment is where Shorwell most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Shorwell places 3rd of 6 in the PO30 postcode district. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (9) and transport (20). For the surrounding area, see PO30 postcode district.

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Shorwell scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
195.3 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
↑ 264% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillcrest Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Greenland Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Blackwater Hollow 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.999 · PM2.5 5.38 · PM10 8.993 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit13.5 mi
Hythe Hospital14.7 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre16.5 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Wight Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,777 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.3%Student2.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership75%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
20
Shanklin 7.7 mi
Lake 8.3 mi
Sandown 8.5 mi
J2 M275 16.4 mi
J9 M27 16.5 mi
J9 M27 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shorwell 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

Brighstone 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shalfleet 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Niton 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorwell a nice place to live?

Shorwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shorwell 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 Shorwell?

Shorwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shorwell in context

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Postcode districts in Shorwell

PO30 45 ⇄

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