Town Pop. 3,337

Living in Wootton (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wootton (Isle of Wight) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Wootton (Isle of Wight) most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the PO33 postcode district, Wootton (Isle of Wight) scores lowest. It scores 12 points below the PO33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On lifestyle specifically, Wootton (Isle of Wight) sits 19 points below the PO33 district figure of 56/100. For the surrounding area, see PO33 postcode district.

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Wootton (Isle of Wight) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
106.4 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 169 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 81 crimes
  2. 2 Glebe Gardens 35 crimes
  3. 3 Atkinson Drive 24 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Wootton Community 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
6
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit4.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryArgyll House Surgery3 mi
GP capacity3,104 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate45.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired40.1%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership77.2%
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
31
Ryde Esplanade 3.3 mi
Ryde Pier Head 3.3 mi
Ryde St John's Road 3.4 mi
J2 M275 8.6 mi
J2 M275 8.8 mi
J1 M275 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £299,950 31
Detached £347,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£259k £315k £373k £429k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
East Cowes 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cowes 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pondwell 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Wootton (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wootton (Isle of Wight) is 36/100, 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 Wootton (Isle of Wight)?

Wootton (Isle of Wight) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 355 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

The current median house price in Wootton (Isle of Wight) is £299,950, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £347,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wootton (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in Wootton (Isle of Wight)

PO33 48 ⇄

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