Zoopla has compiled a list of the most expensive places to live on the Island, based on the average price paid for properties. According to their research, the average price for a house on the Isle of Wight is £261,432, which has risen 6.54 per cent since January 2020.

Is the Isle of White expensive?

Of the towns and cities analysed, the study revealed that the Isle of Wight is amongst one of the cheapest places for families to buy food. The Island ranked the 3rd most affordable, whilst nearby Bournemouth ranked in the top 5 most expensive places along with London, Leeds and Edinburgh.

Is the Isle of Wight a good place to retire?

The Isle of Wight is one of the top places to retire to in the country, according to Prudentials 2018 Retirement Quality of Life Index. The report has looked at healthcare, crime and even the weather to generate a score for each county. For 2018 the Isle of Wight has been ranked fourth – a rise of 4 places.