House prices in Isle of Wight
The median price paid for a home in Isle of Wight was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,853 sales. House prices in Isle of Wight fell 3.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Isle of Wight was 32% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Isle of Wight was £951 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Isle of Wight had 7.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Isle of Wight stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Isle of Wight had the 21st smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (0.0%).
- Isle of Wight has the 22nd most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.24 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Rents in Isle of Wight had the 31st biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.2%).
House prices in Isle of Wight
The median price paid in Isle of Wight was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,853 sales, or £3,000 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £365,000 | 562 | £3,619 | −5.2% | +2.8% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £250,000 | 526 | £2,994 | −3.9% | +6.4% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £210,000 | 417 | £2,718 | −2.3% | +9.4% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £140,500 | 348 | £2,496 | +0.4% | −5.1% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight | £250,000 | −3.5% | 0.0% | £3,000 | −2.9% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Isle of Wight sold for a median £3,000 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 30% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Isle of Wight has the 125th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −3.5% change over the year is the 32nd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Isle of Wight
1,751 homes were sold in Isle of Wight in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.24 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Isle of Wight were 6.8% up on the year before and 44.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 22nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Isle of Wight
The average private rent in Isle of Wight was £951 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Isle of Wight are 33.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Isle of Wight has the 125th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in Isle of Wight
The police recorded 10,499 crimes in Isle of Wight in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Isle of Wight fell 1.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 8.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.80 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.85 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.58 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
Isle of Wight has the 136th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 25th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight is the 56th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 56th |
| Income | 88th |
| Employment | 45th |
| Education and skills | 75th |
| Health | 47th |
| Crime | 133rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 64th |
| Living environment | 130th |
Broadband and mobile in Isle of Wight
87.0% of premises in Isle of Wight can get gigabit broadband and 96.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 87.0% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 131st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
85.9% of premises in Isle of Wight get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Isle of Wight
In the year ending June 2025, 4,726 people moved to Isle of Wight from elsewhere in the UK and 4,290 moved away, a net gain of 436 (3.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Portsmouth 236
- Southampton 171
- Bournemouth, Christchurch an 114
Most moved out to
- Portsmouth 196
- Southampton 181
- Winchester 121
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Isle of Wight
How much does a house cost in Isle of Wight?
The median price paid for a home in Isle of Wight was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £365,000; semi-detached £250,000; terraced £210,000; flats £140,500.
Are house prices in Isle of Wight going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Isle of Wight fell 3.5%, and over five years it did not change 0.0%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Isle of Wight?
The average private rent in Isle of Wight was £951 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £663; 2 bed £872; 3 bed £1,089; 4+ bed £1,515.
Is Isle of Wight a safe place to live?
Isle of Wight had 7.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 136th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Isle of Wight?
87.0% of premises in Isle of Wight can get full fibre and 87.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Gosport 19 km
- Fareham 22 km
- Portsmouth 27 km
- New Forest 28 km
- Southampton 28 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.