Town Pop. 415

Living in Yaverland: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yaverland scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the PO36 postcode district, Yaverland scores lowest. On broadband specifically, Yaverland sits 52 points above the PO36 district figure of 44/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO36 postcode district.

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Yaverland scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
588 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 104 crimes
↑ 653% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 538% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chesham Terrace 74 crimes
  2. 2 B3395 24 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.5 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre9.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bay Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,320 patients per GP
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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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate45.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired34.3%Student2.8%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary35.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
53
Brading 1 mi
Sandown 1.3 mi
Lake 1.8 mi
J2 M275 10.3 mi
J2 M275 10.8 mi
J1 M275 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Yaverland in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Brading 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hillway 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Helens (Isle of Wight) 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bembridge 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Seaview and Nettlestone 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pondwell 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yaverland a nice place to live?

Yaverland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yaverland is 40/100, 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 Yaverland?

Crime levels in Yaverland are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Yaverland in context

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Postcode districts in Yaverland

PO36 44 ⇄

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