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Living in Winford (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winford (Isle of Wight) scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 42/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the PO36 postcode district, Winford (Isle of Wight) ranks 3rd. Its transport score runs 11 points below the PO36 district's 53/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO36 postcode district.

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Winford (Isle of Wight) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
107.3 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 52 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newport Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Forest Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Woods Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.694 · PM2.5 5.482 · PM10 8.772 µg/m³
78
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Newchurch 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
7
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.3 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre11.2 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bay Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,324 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
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate46%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership84.8%
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
42
Lake 1.7 mi
Shanklin 1.7 mi
Sandown 1.8 mi
J2 M275 11.9 mi
J2 M275 12.3 mi
J1 M275 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £288,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£307k £346k £387k £427k 2022 2023 2024

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

Nearby places

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Winford (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winford (Isle of Wight) is 46/100, 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 Winford (Isle of Wight)?

Winford (Isle of Wight) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

The current median house price in Winford (Isle of Wight) is £288,500, in line with the England and Wales average.

Winford (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in Winford (Isle of Wight)

PO36 44 ⇄

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