Town Pop. 5,424

Living in Ventnor: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ventnor is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Ventnor places 2nd of 7 in the PO38 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Ventnor sits 18 points above the PO38 district figure of 33/100. Below 30/100: bills (26), schools (28) and economic health (29). For the surrounding area, see PO38 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
95.1 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 215 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 66 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Shoplifting 55 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 103 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 51 crimes
  3. 3 Pound Lane 37 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • St Catherine's School and CollegeSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Island Free SchoolSecondary · 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
33
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit13 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14.3 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,101 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 240 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
29
Employment rate43.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.2%Unemployed3.4%Retired36.8%Student3.1%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
45
Shanklin 3.2 mi
Lake 4.2 mi
Sandown 4.9 mi
J2 M275 15.9 mi
J2 M275 16.4 mi
J1 M275 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 31
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 60
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 25

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,500 52
Detached £522,500 18
Semi-detached £204,000 11
Terraced £220,000 11
Flat / Maisonette £140,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£168k £399k £637k £868k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wroxall 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Niton 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ventnor a nice place to live?

Ventnor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ventnor is 43/100, 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 Ventnor?

Ventnor has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 516 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ventnor?

Among the top-rated schools in Ventnor are St Catherine's School and College, St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Island Free School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ventnor in total.

What are house prices like in Ventnor?

The current median house price in Ventnor is £227,500, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £522,500, semi-detached £204,000, terraced £220,000, flat £140,500. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ventnor in context

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Postcode districts in Ventnor

PO38 40 ⇄

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