Town Pop. 1,162

Living in St Helens (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Helens (Isle of Wight) is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where St Helens (Isle of Wight) most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 26/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the PO33 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the PO33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the PO33 district's 53/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO33 postcode district.

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St Helens (Isle of Wight) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
80 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 43 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dennett Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.804 · PM2.5 5.502 · PM10 8.922 µg/m³
78
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Helens Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit6.5 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.1 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,551 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate40.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired46.7%Student2.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
36
Brading 1.8 mi
Smallbrook Junction 2.2 mi
Ryde St John's Road 2.7 mi
J2 M275 7.8 mi
J2 M275 8.4 mi
J1 M275 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£276k £336k £398k £458k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Seaview and Nettlestone 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bembridge 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pondwell 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hillway 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

St Helens (Isle of Wight) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for St Helens (Isle of Wight) is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is St Helens (Isle of Wight)?

St Helens (Isle of Wight) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

What are house prices like in St Helens (Isle of Wight)?

The current median house price in St Helens (Isle of Wight) is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 33%.

St Helens (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in St Helens (Isle of Wight)

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