PO40 covers Freshwater on the Isle of Wight's western edge. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at 1.3% compound annual rate, substantially below national averages, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.2% annually. Population has remained static, with zero growth recorded over this period. The district scores 39.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the fourth percentile nationally. Current gentrification indicators suggest the area remains in a latent phase, with limited evidence of significant demographic or economic transition underway.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.0% per year
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What's changing in Freshwater · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
9 planning applications submitted in PO40 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of garage and removal of chimney; proposed single storey side extensionJan 2026 · Decided
- T1; Holm Oak - remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees. T2; English Oak - Remove the first lowest crown limb extending out from the crown and over the adjacent shed. Reason: Formative pruning of the crown and removing a future nuisance. T3; Eucalyptus - Remove. Reason: Tree has been 'topped' in the past and is starting to suppress the growth on the better Sweet Chestnut tree. T4; Bay - Remove single stem Reason: declining. Works are for sound arboricultural reasons.Jun 2026 · pending
- T1; Ash - Fell. Reason: Deadwood within crown, possibly Ash dieback. T2; Ash - Fell. Reason: Deadwood in crown, possibly Ash dieback. T3; Oak - Fell. Reason: Poor specimen tree, leaning into garden.Apr 2026 · Registered
Freshwater (PO40) common questions
Is Freshwater up and coming?
Freshwater (PO40) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 95% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Freshwater safe?
Freshwater has a safety score of 83/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Freshwater?
The average property price in Freshwater (PO40) is £247k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Freshwater?
The median monthly rent in Freshwater (PO40) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Freshwater?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Totland Bay (PO39), Yarmouth (PO41), Brockenhurst (SO42), Newport (PO30), Cowes (PO31). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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