Living in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 140,984 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 31%, #109 of 354), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 33%, #126 of 388), digital natives (top 45%, #163 of 368).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Isle of Wight
- The English Channel is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Portsmouth, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 57 min and sets around 16:02; in late June it sets around 21:22.
How Isle of Wight ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #315 of 378 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #243 of 387 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #320 of 378 | #58 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #327 of 378 | #62 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #184 of 378 | #48 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #242 of 378 | #56 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #252 of 387 | #48 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #235 of 368 | #52 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #216 of 367 | #49 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #195 of 362 | #46 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #262 of 387 | #20 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #297 of 368 | #61 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #257 of 361 | #56 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #109 of 354 | #18 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #244 of 378 | #15 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #260 of 388 | #14 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #172 of 363 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #253 of 387 | #54 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #203 of 378 | #54 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #211 of 388 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #126 of 388 | #14 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #200 of 388 | #7 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 28 | #340 of 388 | #61 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #144 of 388 | #32 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #226 of 388 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #104 of 209 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 27 | #367 of 388 | #64 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #163 of 368 | #21 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gosport 13 km
- Portsmouth 16 km
- Fareham 17 km
- Havant 25 km
- Southampton 27 km
- New Forest 27 km
- Eastleigh 29 km
- Chichester 36 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.