Town Pop. 1,447

Living in Wroxall: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wroxall comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the PO38 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (8), schools (12) and bills (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO38 postcode district.

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Wroxall scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
49.1 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 37 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Badgers Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Brookside Crescent 6 crimes
  3. 3 Worsley Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.022 · PM2.5 5.292 · PM10 8.872 µg/m³
79
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Wroxall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit12.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
Nearest GP surgeryVentnor Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,101 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate43.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired40.7%Student2.9%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.8%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship9.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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
33
Shanklin 2.3 mi
Lake 3.2 mi
Sandown 3.9 mi
J2 M275 14.6 mi
J2 M275 15.1 mi
J1 M275 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £223,500 15
Semi-detached £217,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£233k £257k £283k £307k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ventnor 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Isle of Wight) 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Niton 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wroxall a nice place to live?

Wroxall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wroxall is 42/100, 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 Wroxall?

Wroxall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wroxall?

The current median house price in Wroxall is £223,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £217,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 22%.

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Postcode districts in Wroxall

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