Dowsabel Close, Rookley, Ventnor
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO38 3DQ.
At a glance
3 property sales on Dowsabel Close, Rookley, Ventnor have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 13 Jun 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £300,000.
House prices on Dowsabel Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Dowsabel Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO38 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £300,000 | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | 5 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Dowsabel Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Dowsabel Close PO38 3DQ | 13 Jun 2022 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Dowsabel Close PO38 3DQ | 30 May 2022 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Dowsabel Close PO38 3DQ | 5 Apr 2022 | £350,000 | 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 Dowsabel Close
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of Dowsabel Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Dowsabel Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isle of Wight coast Flood alert area
- River Medina Flood alert area
- Eastern Yar Flood alert area
- Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge, Alverstone on the Eastern Yar Flood warning 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 Dowsabel Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Primary School 172 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School 56 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 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
Train stations
- Shanklin station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
- Lake (Isle of Wight) station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Lakes (opposite, Main Road) 1 min walk
- The Lakes (adjacent, Main Road) 1 min walk
- Village Green (adj, Main Road) 3 min walk
- Village Green (opposite, Main Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newport Health Centre
22 Carisbrooke High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport · 3.0 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 3 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 639 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,446 |
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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