Makings Close, Freshwater
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO40 9RQ.
At a glance
5 property sales on Makings Close, Freshwater have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 14 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £278,400.
House prices on Makings Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Makings Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £278,400 | 14 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Makings Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Makings Close PO40 9RQ | 14 Mar 2025 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Makings Close PO40 9RQ | 9 Jul 2021 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Makings Close PO40 9RQ | 23 Aug 2019 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Makings Close PO40 9RQ | 16 Nov 2017 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Makings Close PO40 9RQ | 19 Jul 2017 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Makings Close
Crime
33 crimes were reported within about a mile of Makings Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Makings Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isle of Wight coast Flood alert area
- Freshwater on the Western Yar Flood warning area
- Western Yar Flood alert area
- Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Makings Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School 168 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 101 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Guyers Road (N-bound, Victoria Road) 2 min walk
- Guyers Road (S-bound, Victoria Road) 2 min walk
- St Agnes Church (opposite, Gate Lane) 4 min walk
- St Agnes Church (adjacent, Gate Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd
Brookside Health Centre, Queens Road, Freshwater · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,187 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 46.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 48.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,315 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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