The Square, Freshwater
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO40 9QH, PO40 9QG, PO40 9QQ.
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At a glance
12 property sales on The Square, Freshwater have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Nov 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £368,950. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 88% freehold and 13% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £368,950 | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 1 | £460,000 | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Detached | 1 | £635,000 | 3 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on The Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Down House, The Square PO40 9QH | 28 Mar 2025 | £675,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Little Oak, The Square PO40 9QH | 8 Nov 2022 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Bay View, The Square PO40 9QG | 7 Oct 2022 | £948,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Southbourne, The Square PO40 9QH | 26 Aug 2022 | £344,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, Baker's View, The Square PO40 9QH | 22 Jun 2022 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Westbourne, The Square PO40 9QH | 19 Aug 2021 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Hobby-Horse-Cottage, The Square PO40 9QH | 25 Jun 2021 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, The Square PO40 9QH | 11 Mar 2021 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Knolton, The Square PO40 9QQ | 3 Jun 2020 | £635,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Ardfern, The Square PO40 9QH | 3 Mar 2020 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Gonville House, The Square PO40 9QH | 4 Nov 2019 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Little Oak, The Square PO40 9QH | 25 May 2018 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Evelyn Lodge, The Square PO40 9QH | 26 Jan 2018 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Elgin, The Square PO40 9QH | 9 May 2017 | £262,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Rockstone, The Square PO40 9QH | 22 Dec 2016 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Nampara, The Square PO40 9QG | 18 Mar 2016 | £230,000 | Semi-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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Little Oak, The Square | £255,000 (May 2018) → £430,000 (Nov 2022) | +69% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Square
Crime
22 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Square 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 | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Square is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isle of Wight coast 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 The Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School 168 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 101 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 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, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- St Agnes Church (opposite, Gate Lane) 1 min walk
- Dimbola (adj, Gate Lane) 1 min walk
- St Agnes Church (adjacent, Gate Lane) 2 min walk
- Freshwater Bay (SE-bound, Gate Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wight Primary Partnerships Ltd
Brookside Health Centre, Queens Road, Freshwater · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Isle of Wight Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Freshwater Local · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Avenue Road Freshwater · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Kemkay Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Freshwater Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Yarmouth Dental Practice · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Isle of Wight with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Square
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Who lives around The Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 97% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.8% | 47.7% |
| No religion | 33.5% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.4% | 27.4% |
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 18.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 40.9% | 37% |
| Very good health | 34.2% | 39.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.7% | 44.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.7% | 25.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 9.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Isle of Wight.
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