Side-by-side comparison of PO38 Ventnor and PO40 Freshwater covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PO38 is the more affordable option at £273,750 median vs £292,500 in PO40. PO40 has lower recorded crime (414 vs 800 offences over 13 months). PO40 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PO38 Ventnor | PO40 Freshwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £273,750 | £292,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,626 | £2,626 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 800 | 414 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 20.7 | 45.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 74.5 | 91.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.