Area Info for Ventnor (Isle of Wight)

Ventnor (Isle of Wight, UK)

Ventnor is a seaside resort town located on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, England. It is renowned for its Victorian architecture, scenic coastal views, and a mild microclimate that supports a variety of subtropical plants and gardens.

Geography and Climate

The town is situated on a steep hillside overlooking the English Channel, which provides it with a sheltered environment. Ventnor benefits from a relatively warm climate compared to other parts of the UK, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking milder weather and outdoor leisure activities.

History

Ventnor developed as a seaside resort in the Victorian era, with the construction of a promenade, pier, and various hotels attracting tourists. Its popularity grew due to the health benefits attributed to its climate, especially for those seeking relief from respiratory ailments.

Attractions and Amenities

The town features a variety of attractions including Ventnor Botanic Garden, which showcases a diverse collection of plants suited to its climate. The Ventnor Esplanade offers scenic views and access to the beach, while the local shops, cafes, and pubs provide amenities for visitors and residents alike.

Transport

Ventnor is accessible via the Isle of Wight's transport network, including bus services connecting it to other parts of the island. The nearest ferry ports connect the Isle of Wight to the mainland, facilitating travel for visitors arriving from the UK.

Community and Events

The town hosts various community events throughout the year, including festivals, markets, and cultural activities that celebrate its maritime heritage and local traditions.
Education
School
St Francis Catholic and Church of England (Aided) Primary School0.00 miles
Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ
St Catherine's School0.64 miles
Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT
Wroxall Primary School1.15 miles
Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP
The Island Free School1.19 miles
Leeson Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1PR
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy2.65 miles
Albert Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LY
Godshill Primary School2.96 miles
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ
Niton Primary School2.97 miles
School Lane, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2BP
Gatten and Lake Primary School3.30 miles
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG
Broadlea Primary School3.74 miles
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE
Newchurch Primary School4.58 miles
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL
Sandown Bay Academy4.64 miles
The Fairway, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JH
The Bay Church of England Primary4.83 miles
Winchester Park Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA
Arreton St George's Church of England Controlled Primary School5.32 miles
"School Lane, Main Road", Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AD
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School5.40 miles
Main Road, Chillerton, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3EP
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School6.46 miles
West Street, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DS
St George's School6.99 miles
Watergate Rd, Newport, PO30 1XW
Health
Clinic
Idas7.58 miles
102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1DB
Fairlee7.89 miles
Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2ER
Woodlands8.56 miles
49 Mary Rose Avenue, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LP
Ryde Community Clinic8.90 miles
70-71 Swanmore Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2TF
Redclyffe Bengalows13.29 miles
63 A/B The Avenue,, Gosport, PO12 2JX
Redclyffe House (Annexe)13.29 miles
The Avenue,, Gosport, PO12 2JX
Hewatt House13.68 miles
91 Bury Road,, Gosport, PO12 3PR
Bury Road Surgery13.68 miles
69 Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PR
Gosport Health Centre13.76 miles
Bury Road,, Gosport, PO12 3PN
Gosport Medical Centre13.76 miles
Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3AQ
Osborne Practice13.98 miles
25 Osborne Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3ND
Lee-on-Solent Health Centre14.04 miles
Manor Way,, Lee-on-The-Solent, PO13 9JG
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Southsea)14.09 miles
22 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QH
Coastal Clinics - Gosport14.15 miles
South Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1ES
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Gosport)14.16 miles
120 High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1DU
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Gosport14.17 miles
103 High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1DS
GP
Ventnor Medical Centre0.79 miles
Ventnor Medical Centre, 3 Albert Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1EZ
Grove House Surgery0.84 miles
Grove House Surgery, 102 Albert Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1EU
Shanklin Medical Centre2.85 miles
Shanklin Medical Centre, Carter Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7HR
Niton Surgery3.06 miles
The Surgery, Blackgang Road, Niton, Isle Of Wight, PO38 2BN
Godshill Surgery3.13 miles
The Surgery, 2 Yarborough Close, Godshill, Isle Of Wight, PO38 3HS
Beech Grove Lake4.07 miles
Beech Grove Lake Surgery, 5 Sandown Road, Lake Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9JL
Sandown Health Centre4.32 miles
Broadway, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9GA
Beech Grove Surgery6.38 miles
Beech Grove Surgery, The Mall, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0DE
Carisbrooke Health Centre7.52 miles
Carisbrooke Health Centre, 22 Carisbrooke High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1NR
Medina Healthcare7.57 miles
Medina Healthcare, 16 West Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PR
Pyle Street Surgery7.58 miles
The Dower House, 27 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1JW
Brighstone Surgery8.25 miles
The Surgery, New Road, Brighstone, Isle Of Wight, PO30 4BB
St Helens Medical Centre8.37 miles
St Helens Medical Centre, Upper Green Road, St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1UG
St Helens Medical Centre8.45 miles
Bembridge Branch Surgery, 55a Foreland Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5UA
Beacon Health Centre8.47 miles
Beacon Health Centre, St Mary`s Hospital, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5TG
Medina Healthcare8.61 miles
Medina Healthcare, Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4NW
Hospital
St Mary's Hospital8.47 miles
Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG
Gosport War Memorial Hospital13.72 miles
Bury Road, Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW
Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital18.25 miles
Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0PG
Lymington New Forest Hospital18.44 miles
Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD
Queen Alexandra Hospital18.44 miles
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY
Fareham Community Hospital18.90 miles
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7DQ
Hythe Hospital19.60 miles
Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZB
Emsworth Hospital21.14 miles
Victoria Cottage Hospital, North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
Victoria Cottage Hospital21.14 miles
North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
Spire Portsmouth Hospital21.89 miles
Bartons Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5NP
Priory Hospital Southampton22.11 miles
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WU
Royal South Hants Hospital 22.93 miles
c/o Care UK - Level C, Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG
BPAS Southampton22.93 miles
Royal South Hampshire Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Moorgreen Hospital23.13 miles
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB
Ashurst Child and Family Centre24.15 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Western Community Hospital24.56 miles
William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Pharmacy
Boots0.68 miles
3 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RY
Lloydspharmacy0.73 miles
30 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1RZ
Boots2.75 miles
1 High Street, Shanklin, PO37 6LA
Regent Pharmacy2.86 miles
59 Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AE
Day Lewis Pharmacy2.86 miles
51 Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AE
Niton Pharmacy2.96 miles
High Street, Niton, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 2AZ
Day Lewis Plc4.07 miles
23 Sandown Road, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9JL
Lloydspharmacy4.35 miles
Sandown Medical Centre, The Broadway, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9ET
Boots4.69 miles
15 High Street, Sandown, PO36 8DA
Boots4.91 miles
107 High Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8AF
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.52 miles
22 Carisbrooke High St, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1NR
Lloydspharmacy7.60 miles
41-42 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1XB
Lloydspharmacy7.66 miles
22E Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BL
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.67 miles
86-88 High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BH
Boots7.69 miles
122-126 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TP
Sainsbury's Pharmacy7.78 miles
3 Foxes Road, 3 Foxes Road, Isle Of Wight, Newport, PO30 5LB
Leisure
Park
REW DOWN0.41 miles
VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN (Grade II Listed)0.85 miles
APPULDURCOMBE (Grade II Listed)1.35 miles
SIBDEN HILL AND BATTS COPSE2.51 miles
ALVERSTONE MEAD4.78 miles
BRADING DOWN6.03 miles
ROBIN HILL6.10 miles
NUNWELL (Grade II Listed)6.53 miles
NORTHCOURT (Grade II Listed)6.75 miles
SHIDE CHALK PIT6.86 miles
TENNYSON7.67 miles
ISLE OF WIGHT8.61 miles
WOOTTON BRIDGE8.81 miles
DODNOR CREEK8.97 miles
SWAINSTON (Grade II Listed)9.23 miles
WOODLANDS VALE ESTATE (Grade II Listed)9.31 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Ventnor0.25 miles
Spar, 40 Newport Road, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1AW
SPAR Newport0.68 miles
Spar, 129 High Street, PO38 1TP
Co-op Ventnor0.71 miles
Ventnor, PO38 1ST
U Save Supermarket0.72 miles
37-37a High Street, Ventnor Isle of Wight PO38 1RZ
Tesco Ventnor (Express)0.74 miles
52-58 High St, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 1LT
SPAR Ventnor0.85 miles
Spar, Victoria Street, Hampshire, PO38 1ET
Daily Essential Convenience Store0.94 miles
158 High Street, Ventor Hants PO38 1QN
SPAR Wroxall1.04 miles
Spar London House, 1 West Street, PO38 3BU
SPAR Po37 6nj2.60 miles
66-68 High Street, PO37 6NJ
Nisa Local2.73 miles
Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7LL
Co-op Shanklin2.81 miles
Shanklin, PO37 7JR
Co-op Shanklin2.81 miles
Shanklin, PO37 7AA
Lidl Shanklin2.89 miles
Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin, PO37 7HZ
Nisa Norris Family Grocer2.94 miles
Newport Rd, Niton, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, PO38 2DB
Nisa Local3.12 miles
Landgaurd Holiday Park, Manor Rd, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7PJ
Co-op Shanklin3.15 miles
Shanklin, Franchise Green Lane, PO37 7JF
Transport
Airport
Southampton Airport24.97 miles
Bournemouth International Airport29.52 miles
Bus Stop
Ventnor Middle School (NW)0.02 miles
Ventnor Middle School (SE)0.02 miles
York Road (NW)0.16 miles
York Road (SE)0.20 miles
Steephill Down Road (NE)0.31 miles
Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop (SW)0.35 miles
St Albans Steps (E)0.36 miles
Glyn's View (NE)0.38 miles
St Albans Steps (W)0.38 miles
Pitt Farm (S)0.40 miles
Pitt Farm (N)0.40 miles
Lower Gill's Cliff Road (SE)0.41 miles
Pine Point (E)0.42 miles
Lower Gills Cliff Road (NW)0.42 miles
Pine Point (W)0.44 miles
Zig Zag Road (NE)0.49 miles
Ferry Port
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal9.17 miles
Ryde Hoverport9.56 miles
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal9.99 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge11.32 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge11.39 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal11.43 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 11.73 miles
Southsea Hoverport13.84 miles
Gosport Ferry Terminal14.19 miles
Portsmouth IOW Car Ferry Terminal14.24 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal14.33 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier14.46 miles
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal15.69 miles
Eastney Ferry Landing15.94 miles
Hayling Island Ferry Landing16.03 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal17.37 miles
Railway Station
Shanklin Rail Station2.94 miles
Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station3.99 miles
Sandown Rail Station4.68 miles
Brading Rail Station6.49 miles
Smallbrook Junction Rail Station8.21 miles
Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station9.04 miles
Ryde Esplanade Rail Station9.56 miles
Ryde Pier Head Rail Station9.98 miles
Southsea Hoverport13.85 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station14.48 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station14.84 miles
Fratton Rail Station15.01 miles
Hilsea Rail Station17.29 miles
Lymington Pier Rail Station17.42 miles
Fareham Rail Station17.54 miles
Portchester Rail Station17.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PO38 1B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment256
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
30, CASTLE CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UD		£850,000
2025-06-13
detached
freehold
CLEEVE COURT (FLAT 1), BATH ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1JY		£249,950
2025-05-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
42, LOWTHERVILLE ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AR		£180,000
2025-05-16
detached
freehold
SKERRYVORE, WHITWELL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LJ		£507,500
2025-04-24
detached
freehold
28, CASTLE COURT

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UE		£500,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
BELGRAVE COURT (FLAT 14), BELGRAVE ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1JH		£290,000
2025-03-05
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, WILLOW CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1DY		£145,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
4, ASH COURT

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BW		£195,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
10, LOWTHERVILLE ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AP		£128,000
2025-02-13
terraced
leasehold
12, CASTLE CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UD		£255,000
2025-02-13
semidetached
freehold
37, DOWNLANDS CRESCENT

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BE		£225,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
66, GILLS CLIFF ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AD		£300,000
2025-02-05
detached
freehold
STONE PLACE, STEEPHILL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UF		£520,000
2025-02-03
detached
freehold
HADLEY, WHITWELL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LJ		£500,000
2024-12-18
detached
freehold
14, STEEPHILL COURT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UH		£305,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
HOLMWOOD, STEEPHILL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UF		£412,000
2024-09-18
detached
freehold
98, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BD		£217,500
2024-06-18
semidetached
freehold
ST. ANDREWS, BELGRAVE ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1JH		£975,000
2024-09-12
detached
freehold
RAMPARTS, STEEPHILL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UF		£500,000
2024-09-09
detached
freehold
4, CORNWALL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AS		£85,000
2024-11-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
74, GILLS CLIFF ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AD		£326,000
2024-10-24
detached
freehold
74, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BB		£180,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
27, CHESTNUT CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1DQ		£200,000
2024-07-10
terraced
freehold
2, UNDERCLIFF GARDENS

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UB		£400,000
2024-07-03
detached
freehold
39A, ALPINE ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BX		£290,000
2024-05-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18 (FLAT 1), CORNWALL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AS		£112,500
2024-05-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, YORK VILLAS

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AZ		£181,000
2024-05-03
terraced
leasehold
21, DOWNLANDS CRESCENT

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BE		£210,000
2024-03-01
terraced
freehold
1, YORK VILLAS

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AZ		£197,500
2024-02-23
terraced
leasehold
HILLSLEA COURT (FLAT 3), BATH ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1JY		£225,000
2024-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
102, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BD		£200,000
2024-02-13
semidetached
freehold
22, GILLS CLIFF ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LH		£250,000
2024-01-23
detached
freehold
23, ST MARGARETS GLADE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1DG		£235,000
2024-01-19
terraced
freehold
WHITE GARTH, WHITWELL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LJ		£550,000
2024-01-19
detached
freehold
26, GILLS CLIFF ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LH		£440,000
2024-01-17
detached
freehold
CASTLE END, UNDERCLIFF DRIVE
ST LAWRENCE
VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UQ		£1,500,000
2024-01-12
detached
freehold
17, GLOUCESTER ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AU		£175,000
2024-01-10
semidetached
freehold
26, CASTLE CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UD		£355,000
2023-12-20
detached
freehold
CHY-WAR-DINAS, WHITWELL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1LJ		£390,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
16, DOWNSIDE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AL		£260,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
70, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BB		£230,000
2023-12-12
semidetached
leasehold
19, GLOUCESTER ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AU		£190,000
2023-12-08
terraced
freehold
10, REW CLOSE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BH		£260,000
2023-12-06
terraced
freehold
16A, STEEPHILL COURT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1UH		£860,000
2023-11-30
detached
freehold
HILLSLEA HOUSE (FLAT 7), BATH ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1JY		£380,000
2023-11-03
flatmaisonette
leasehold
13A, ST MARGARETS GLADE

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1DG		£190,000
2023-10-31
terraced
freehold
54, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BB		£254,000
2023-10-06
semidetached
freehold
76, NEWPORT ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1BB		£211,000
2023-09-14
semidetached
leasehold
1, CORNWALL ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AS		£220,000
2023-08-31
semidetached
freehold
62, OCEAN VIEW ROAD

VENTNOR
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO38 1AB		£73,000
2023-08-25
semidetached
leasehold
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