PO38 1AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PO38) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1AL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PO which means Portsmouth.
- Postal District. In our case PO38.
- Postal Sector. In our case PO38 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
The regional mail center for the post area PO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PO38 1AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is VENTNOR DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PO38 1AL postcode have the street address of Downside
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PO38 1AL postcode is home to a bustling 58 residents!
It is situated within the post town of VENTNOR within the old postal county of Isle of Wight.
PO38 1AL is within the town of Ventnor.
The PO38 1AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PO38 1AL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced, detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in PO38 1AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the PO38 1AL Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PO38 1AL
The telephone area code for PO38 1AL is 01983 Isle of Wight.
Map Coordinates for PO38 1AL
| Latitude | 50.5973576086 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.21323466849 |
Weather Forecast for PO38 1AL
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 2 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PO38 1AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For PO38 1AL
| Average Mbps | 31.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.670 |
PO38 1AL has an average download speed of 31.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
797 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (100,344) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,083,500) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PO38 1AL
| Average Mbps | 7.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PO38 1AL has an average upload speed of 7.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,984 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
15% of postcodes (172,372) have slower upload speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,008,285) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PO38 1AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wroxall Primary School
Address: Wroxall Primary School, Castle Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3DP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01983852290
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Address: St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01983857449
St Francis Catholic and Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Francis Catholic and Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BQ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Island Free School
Address: The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1BG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01983857641
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PO38 1AL
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 CHURCH STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1SW
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 HIGH STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1RZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
MR RICHARDS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38A HIGH STREET, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 6JY
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
ARTHURS HILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 ARTHURS HILL, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 6EE
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
LITTLESTAIRS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 39 LITTLESTAIRS ROAD, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 6HS
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
SOLENT SOLUTIONS
Address: ST. JAMES CLINIC, 68A ST. JAMES STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1LQ
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PO38 1AL
BOOTS
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1RY
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 852147
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 1 ALBERT STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1EZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 852135
BOOTS
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 6LA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 862058
REGENT PHARMACY
Address: 59 REGENT STREET, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 7AE
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 863677
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 51 REGENT STREET, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 7AE
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 862562
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2AZ
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 730240
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PO38 1AL
RUTHERFORD EYECARE - VENTNOR
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1RZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
HAZEL SMITH OPTICIANS
Address: 11A HIGH STREET, SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO37 6JZ
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
KEITH BARBER HOME VISITING OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HILDYARDS CRESCENT, SHANKLIN, PO37 7EY
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
RUTHERFORD EYECARE - LAKE
Address: 19 SANDOWN ROAD, LAKE, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 9JL
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: :
EYELAND OPTICAL
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1SS
Distance: 7.90 miles
Contact: :
RUTHERFORD EYECARE - NEWPORT
Address: 67 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BA
Distance: 7.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PO38 1AL
VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 ALBERT STREET, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 1EZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 857288
GROVE HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 102 ALBERT STREET, VENTNOR, PO38 1EU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 CARTER ROAD, SHANKLIN, PO37 7HR
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
SHANKLIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 CARTER ROAD, SHANKLIN, PO37 7HR
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH WIGHT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, BLACKGANG ROAD, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2BN
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 740219
DR HAYES & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, BLACKGANG ROAD, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2BN
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 730257
Transport Links near PO38 1AL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PO38 1AL
- Shanklin
Shanklin station, Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7ARDistance: 4.81 milesDriving Time: 9.27 minutes - Lake
Lake station, Araluen Way, Lake, Isle of Wight, PO36 8PJDistance: 6.30 milesDriving Time: 11.05 minutes - Sandown
Sandown station, Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BNDistance: 6.70 milesDriving Time: 11.67 minutes - Brading
Brading station, Station Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EBDistance: 8.56 milesDriving Time: 13.69 minutes - Smallbrook Junction
Smallbrook Junction station, Smallbrook Lane, near Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1AZDistance: 10.79 milesDriving Time: 16.06 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PO38 1AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PO38 1AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PO38 1AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Isle of Wight Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bob Seely |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PO38 1AL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Isle of Wight Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Isle of Wight at the following link Isle of Wight.How much is the Council Tax?
Isle of Wight Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Isle of Wight charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PO38 1AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Isle of Wight council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Local LibrariesHouse Sales in PO38 1AL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £215,000 | £188,000 | £187,667 | 3 |
| 2013 | £228,000 | £155,000 | £191,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £145,000 | £165,000 | £155,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £92,000 | £182,000 | £175,600 | 5 |
| 2016 | £178,000 | £162,000 | £170,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £270,000 | £220,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £140,000 | £145,000 | £142,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the PO38 1AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PO38 1AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Spithead Bus Pk, Whitecross, Lake, PO36 9FT | 5.75 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Newport Road, SANDOWN, PO36 9PA | 5.96 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Morrisons |
| Asda, St. Georges Way, NEWPORT, PO30 2QH | 11.73 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Asda |
| Morrisons, South Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1JQ | 12.58 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, South Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1JE | 12.61 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PO38 1AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park, Newport, PO30 2TA | 7.74 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park |
| R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT | 14.48 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays |
| 158 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1EX | 15.05 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to 158 Commercial Road |
| Park Road South, Havant, PO9 1ER | 20.10 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to Park Road South |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB | 7.84 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB |
| McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG | 8.37 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG |
| McDonald's, Fratton Way, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8SL | 15.11 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to McDonald's, Fratton Way, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8SL |
| McDonald's, Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 4BJ | 15.19 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to McDonald's, Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 4BJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Merrie Farm Park, SANDOWN, PO36 9PT | 3.74 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to KFC Isle of Wight - Lake |
| KFC, Walpole Road, GOSPORT, PO12 1RR | 14.14 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to KFC Gosport - High Street |
| KFC, Fratton Way, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8SL | 15.11 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre |
| KFC, Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 1HH | 15.16 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG | 17.73 miles | Directions from PO38 1AL to KFC Southampton - Holbury |