Area Info for Freshwater (Isle of Wight)

Freshwater (Isle of Wight, UK)

Freshwater is a small village located on the Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England. It is situated on the western part of the island and is known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.

Geography and Location

The village is positioned near the Needles, a famous landmark consisting of chalk stacks and a lighthouse. Freshwater offers stunning coastal views and access to beaches, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

History and Heritage

Freshwater has a rich history, with origins dating back to ancient times. It has been a centre for maritime activities and has several historical sites, including old churches and traditional pubs that reflect its cultural heritage.

Tourist Attractions

Key attractions in Freshwater include the Needles Landmark Attraction, which features a chairlift, a glass factory, and a beach. The area is also known for its walking trails, nature reserves, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as sailing and surfing.

Community and Amenities

The village has a range of local amenities including shops, cafes, and pubs. It also hosts various events throughout the year that celebrate local culture and traditions.

Transport

Freshwater is accessible by road and is connected to other parts of the Isle of Wight via bus services. The nearest ferry ports provide links to the mainland, facilitating travel for visitors and residents.
Education
School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Freshwater0.00 miles
School Green Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AX
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School0.78 miles
Summers Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HQ
Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School1.76 miles
Mill Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RA
Shalfleet Church of England Primary School3.89 miles
Station Road, Ningwood, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4NN
Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School4.73 miles
Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0RF
Priestlands School5.18 miles
North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ
Pennington Infant School5.26 miles
Priestlands Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HX
Pennington Church of England Junior School5.26 miles
Priestlands Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HX
Lymington Junior School5.56 miles
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP
Lymington Church of England Infant School5.56 miles
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School5.79 miles
Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GY
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School5.97 miles
South Baddesley, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5RP
Walhampton School5.97 miles
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZG
Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School6.12 miles
New Road, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 4BB
Hordle CofE Primary School6.49 miles
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0FB
Southlands School6.51 miles
Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QB
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Lymington5.30 miles
100 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AG
Chawton House5.30 miles
43-45 St. Thomas Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ND
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Lymington)5.32 miles
71 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AL
Becton Centre6.97 miles
The Fairway, Barton On Sea, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7AP
Waterford House7.36 miles
142 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6LP
Copper Beeches (New Milton)7.38 miles
113 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5BL
JP Loftus Opticians & Scrivens Hearing Care - New Milton7.69 miles
3 Mallard Buildings, Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6HY
Leonard Cheshire7.73 miles
16 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DX
The Arnewood Practice7.91 miles
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5JP
The Arnewood Practice7.91 miles
Avenue Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5JP
Arnewood Practice7.91 miles
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5JP
Idas9.54 miles
102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1DB
Steven Orton Ltd (Brockenhurst)9.79 miles
The New Surgery, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RA
Fairlee10.52 miles
Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2ER
Cadlands Children's Centre11.62 miles
Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Christchurch11.85 miles
34 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AY
GP
Brookside Health Centre0.19 miles
Brookside Health Centre, Queens Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9DT
The Surgery1.81 miles
Station Road, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, PO41 0QP
Milford Medical Centre4.08 miles
Milford Medical Centre, Sea Road, Milford-on-Sea, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 0PG
Webb-Peploe House Surgery5.22 miles
45 Church Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3RA
Chawton House Surgery5.30 miles
43-45 St Thomas Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ND
Wistaria Surgery5.51 miles
Wistaria Surgery, Wistaria Court, 18 Avenue Road, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9GJ
Brighstone Surgery6.12 miles
The Surgery, New Road, Brighstone, Isle Of Wight, PO30 4BB
Hordle Surgery7.09 miles
The Surgery, 24 Ashley Lane, Hordle Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0GA
Barton Surgery7.57 miles
1 Edmunds Close, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7EN
Dr T J Thurston And Partners7.72 miles
New Milton Health Centre, Spencer Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6EN
The Arnewood Practice7.91 miles
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5JP
New Forest Central Medical Group - Sway8.03 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA
Highcliffe Medical Practice8.92 miles
Heila House, 248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5ET
Carisbrooke Health Centre9.13 miles
Carisbrooke Health Centre, 22 Carisbrooke High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1NR
New Forest Central Medical Group - Brockenhurst9.49 miles
The Surgery, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RY
Medina Healthcare9.75 miles
Medina Healthcare, 16 West Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PR
Hospital
Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital4.08 miles
Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0PG
Lymington New Forest Hospital6.10 miles
Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD
St Mary's Hospital9.80 miles
Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG
Christchurch Hospital12.57 miles
Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JX
Fairmile House12.61 miles
Jumpers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JT
Hythe Hospital13.19 miles
Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZB
Royal Bournemouth General Hospital13.88 miles
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Priory Hospital Southampton14.30 miles
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WU
Ashurst Child and Family Centre14.49 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Nuffield Health, Bournemouth Hospital15.70 miles
67 Landsdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW
Royal South Hants Hospital 16.79 miles
c/o Care UK - Level C, Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG
BPAS Southampton16.79 miles
Royal South Hampshire Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Fareham Community Hospital16.85 miles
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7DQ
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House16.98 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge16.98 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Western Community Hospital17.09 miles
William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Pharmacy
Boots0.17 miles
1 Moa Place, Green Road, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9DS
Kemkay Chemist0.32 miles
3 Clifton Buildings, Avenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UT
Yarmouth Pharmacy1.86 miles
4 Quay Street, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, PO41 0PB
Milford Pharmacy4.08 miles
War Memorial Hospital, Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0PG
Boots4.26 miles
68 High Street, Milford-on-sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
Pennington Pharmacy5.18 miles
14 South Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8ED
Boots5.30 miles
41-42 St Thomas Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ND
Boots5.32 miles
C/o Waitrose, Stanford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GF
Boots5.34 miles
89-90 High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AN
Boots5.51 miles
Wistaria Court, 20 Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GJ
Hordle Pharmacy7.09 miles
26 Ashley Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0GA
Tesco Instore Pharmacy7.22 miles
Tesco Superstore, Caird Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6BP
Ashley Pharmacy7.34 miles
10 Ashley Parade, Ashley Cross, New Milton, BH25 5BS
Boots7.69 miles
61 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6HY
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.72 miles
4 Old Milton Green Parade, Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QA
New Milton Pharmacy7.73 miles
48 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JX
Leisure
Park
GOLDEN HILL FORT0.47 miles
AFTON MARSHES0.59 miles
FORT VICTORIA1.50 miles
LYMINGTON-KEYHAVEN MARSHES3.62 miles
STURT POND3.92 miles
WESTOVER (Grade II Listed)4.82 miles
MILFORD ON SEA4.87 miles
NEWTOWN HARBOUR5.02 miles
BOLDRE FORESHORE5.09 miles
PYLEWELL PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.50 miles
ISLE OF WIGHT5.78 miles
HAMSTEAD5.79 miles
NEWTOWN MARSHES5.95 miles
SWAINSTON (Grade II Listed)6.25 miles
TENNYSON6.83 miles
NORTHCOURT (Grade II Listed)7.66 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Freshwater Local0.19 miles
10 School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9AL
Co-op Freshwater0.21 miles
Freshwater, PO40 9LD
Co-op Freshwater0.27 miles
Freshwater Afton Road, PO40 9UH
Co-op Freshwater0.36 miles
Avenue Rd, PO40 9UU
Londis Orchard Brothers0.54 miles
Victoria Road, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9PX
Costcutter Totland0.85 miles
2 Granville Road, Totland, Isle Of Wight, PO39 0AX
Nisa Broadway Stores0.88 miles
Totland Bay, Broadway, Totland Bay, Isle Of Wight, PO39 0BL
Nisa Harveys Of Yarmouth Ltd1.84 miles
The Square, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, PO41 0NP
Nisa Hollands of Milford4.19 miles
49 High St, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QG
Co-op Lymington4.22 miles
Milford On Sea, SO41 0QG
Tesco Lymington (Express)5.25 miles
South St, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GN
M&S Lymington Simply Food5.29 miles
2-5 Thomas Street, Lymington, SO41 9NA
Lymington Convenience Store5.29 miles
54 High Street, Lymington Hampshire SO41 9YA
Waitrose Lymington5.33 miles
Stanford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GF
Tesco Lymington (Metro)5.35 miles
110-111 High St, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AP
SPAR Shorefield Road5.60 miles
Spar, Shorefield Road, Hampshire, SO41 0LH
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport15.18 miles
Southampton Airport19.78 miles
Bus Stop
School Green Road (E)0.07 miles
School Green Road (W)0.07 miles
Health & Leisure Centre (S)0.15 miles
Co-op (W)0.15 miles
Co-op (E)0.16 miles
Hooke Hill Bottom (NE)0.20 miles
The Crundles (SW)0.20 miles
Parish Hall (N)0.21 miles
Royal Standard (NW)0.21 miles
Royal Standard (SE)0.22 miles
Health & Leisure Centre (NW)0.22 miles
Parish Hall (S)0.23 miles
Honnor & Jeffrey sch stop (NW)0.28 miles
Honnor & Jeffrey (SE)0.28 miles
West Wight Middle (S)0.30 miles
Golden Ridge (S)0.30 miles
Ferry Port
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal1.86 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal5.19 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing10.10 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing10.12 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 11.23 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge11.25 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge11.30 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal11.38 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing11.85 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing11.88 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing12.26 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal13.87 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal14.04 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing15.13 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing15.15 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal15.48 miles
Railway Station
Lymington Pier Rail Station5.26 miles
Lymington Town Rail Station5.47 miles
New Milton Rail Station7.87 miles
Sway Rail Station8.08 miles
Brockenhurst Rail Station9.57 miles
Hinton Admiral Rail Station9.77 miles
Beaulieu Road Rail Station11.94 miles
Christchurch Rail Station12.19 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station13.76 miles
Ashurst New Forest Rail Station14.33 miles
Shanklin Rail Station15.28 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station15.38 miles
Netley Rail Station15.41 miles
Hamble Rail Station15.49 miles
Southampton Town Quay15.52 miles
Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station15.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PO40 9AX)
Number of Properties in Catchment19
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)10
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)4
Property Sales
ST MARTINS (FLAT 5), AFTON DOWN

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TY		£380,000
2025-01-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2021-03-29   £238,000
ST MARTINS (FLAT 3), AFTON DOWN

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TY		£465,000
2023-09-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2021-03-15   £435,000
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 7), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£212,500
2023-06-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2018-02-15   £155,000
AFTON MEADE, MANOR ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UD		£680,000
2023-05-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-04-19   £335,000
THE PADDOCK, MANOR ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UD		£550,000
2022-11-08
detached
freehold
BAYSIDE, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£750,000
2022-09-16
detached
freehold
6, AFTON BARNS

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TA		£290,000
2022-08-12
terraced
freehold
THE DELL, THE CAUSEWAY

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TN		£575,000
2022-04-27
detached
freehold
MARSHLANDS, AFTON ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TT		£550,000
2022-01-21
detached
freehold
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 4), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£200,000
2021-10-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
AFTON COTTAGES (2), THE CAUSEWAY

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TN		£253,783
2021-06-24
semidetached
freehold
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 3), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£207,000
2021-06-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2019-04-24   £157,000
ST MARTINS (FLAT 2), AFTON DOWN

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TY		£450,000
2021-03-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2018-08-03   £410,000
FAIRWAYS COTTAGE, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£512,500
2021-03-05
semidetached
freehold
ST MARTINS (FLAT 8), AFTON DOWN

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TY		£305,000
2021-01-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2015-10-02   £240,000
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 5), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£190,000
2020-12-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
9, AFTON BARNS

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TA		£235,000
2020-11-30
terraced
freehold
TENNYSONS VIEW (2), MILITARY ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TU		£415,000
2020-11-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SOUTHDOWN COTTAGE, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£284,000
2020-11-13
semidetached
freehold
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 6), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£188,000
2020-04-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
WOODLANDS, WILMINGHAM LANE

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UG		£680,000
2019-07-29
terraced
freehold
AFTONLEY, MANOR ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UD		£332,500
2019-05-02
detached
freehold
THE DEYNE, AFTON ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TT		£510,000
2019-03-12
detached
freehold
ANSBECK, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£355,000
2018-12-11
detached
freehold
SOUTHDOWN MEWS (FLAT 8), SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£180,000
2018-09-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
TENNYSONS VIEW (4), MILITARY ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TU		£350,000
2018-08-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SANDPIPERS LODGE, AFTON ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TT		£190,000
2018-07-27
detached
freehold
PINE BANK, MANOR ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UB		£305,000
2018-05-31
detached
freehold
PENHALIGON, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£437,000
2018-05-29
detached
freehold
ROMNEY, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£525,000
2018-04-09
detached
freehold
FAIRWAYS, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£555,000
2017-10-24
detached
freehold
AFTON BANK, MANOR ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UB		£820,000
2017-09-29
detached
freehold
TENNYSONS VIEW (9), MILITARY ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TU		£235,000
2017-08-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
WOODHATCH, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£415,000
2017-03-21
detached
freehold
BRAEMAR, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£630,000
2017-03-01
detached
freehold
THE FIRS, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£240,000
2016-11-21
detached
freehold
PINECROFT, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£399,950
2016-08-10
detached
freehold
RYLSTONE, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£297,000
2016-07-20
detached
freehold
NAUTICA, AFTON DOWN

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TY		£575,000
2016-07-18
detached
freehold
CUMBRIA, SOUTHDOWN ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9UA		£435,000
2016-05-20
detached
freehold
8, AFTON BARNS

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TA		£195,000
2016-03-23
terraced
freehold
PARKSIDE (2), THE CAUSEWAY

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TN		£292,500
2016-03-17
semidetached
freehold
TENNYSONS VIEW (6), MILITARY ROAD

FRESHWATER
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO40 9TU		£220,000
2015-11-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
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