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Central Rural

Central Rural is one of 39 wards in Isle of Wight, home to 3,558 people in 1,550 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £325,500 over the past two years, 25% above the Isle of Wight median. On average 38% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 24% above the Isle of Wight average.

Ward E05013364 · 191 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
3,558residentsCensus 2021
£326kmedian sale price90 sales, 24 months
38%green within 500 mpostcode average
40%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Central Rural in Isle of WightPostcodes in Central Rural highlighted; the rest of Isle of Wight in grey
Map of Isle of Wight with Central Rural highlighted

People and homes.

3,558 residents in 1,550 households, next to the Isle of Wight average.

12%
aged 15–29
32%
aged 65 and over
77%
owner-occupied homes
15%
privately rented
8%
socially rented
3%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Central Rural and Isle of Wight.

Central RuralIsle of Wight
£198k£268k£338k£408k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£198k£268k£338k£408k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 180 crimes and incidents in Central Rural in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 51 per 1,000 residents, against 84 across Isle of Wight.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Central Rural with a published hygiene rating.

39rated food businessesin total
90%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Isle of Wight: 87%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)