Working for the Isle of Wight Council
This section contains useful information about working for the Isle of Wight Council. Use the links on the left to read about relocation information and employee benefits, or read on for some general information about the living and working on the Isle of Wight.
General Information
The Isle of Wight stands between Portsmouth and Southampton, divided from the mainland by a strip of water known as the Solent and Spithead. The distance from the mainland is nowhere more than five miles and travel links are maintained by regular services to Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington.
From east to west, the land measures 25 miles, and 13 from north to south. The total area of 146 sq. miles has 532 miles of roads, 514 miles of footpaths and bridleways, and 57 miles of coastline which is a distinct advantage for an Island depending greatly on the tourist industry. The major towns are Newport (population 25,000), Ryde (population (26,100),Cowes (population 19,900), Sandown and Shanklin (population 13,300), and Ventnor (population 5980).
The excellence of the climate is amply illustrated by the regular appearance of Island towns amongst the leaders in national sunshine hours’ tables and the relatively low annual rainfall figures. Winters are generally mild in comparison with the rest of the country. The Island is a place of great beauty with much to cherish, but also needing to continue to modernise and to take maximum advantage of new opportunities. It has a high proportion of older people, balanced by younger residents whose needs also must be considered. In short it is a place of strong contrasts with unusual challenges and opportunities.
The Island offers an excellent environment in which to work and live, With attractive coastal resorts, varied countryside, and many areas of outstanding natural beauty. House prices continue to compare favourably with most parts of Southern England, and the following gives an approximate guide to prices on the Isle of Wight at May 2004:-
Detached executive house £300,000 +
Victorian/Edwardian terrace £115,000 - £135,000
3 bed estate bungalow £150,000 - £220,000
3 bed semi-detached £130,000 - £175,000
Flats from £85,000 +
From east to west, the land measures 25 miles, and 13 from north to south. The total area of 146 sq. miles has 532 miles of roads, 514 miles of footpaths and bridleways, and 57 miles of coastline which is a distinct advantage for an Island depending greatly on the tourist industry. The major towns are Newport (population 25,000), Ryde (population (26,100),Cowes (population 19,900), Sandown and Shanklin (population 13,300), and Ventnor (population 5980).
The excellence of the climate is amply illustrated by the regular appearance of Island towns amongst the leaders in national sunshine hours’ tables and the relatively low annual rainfall figures. Winters are generally mild in comparison with the rest of the country. The Island is a place of great beauty with much to cherish, but also needing to continue to modernise and to take maximum advantage of new opportunities. It has a high proportion of older people, balanced by younger residents whose needs also must be considered. In short it is a place of strong contrasts with unusual challenges and opportunities.
The Island offers an excellent environment in which to work and live, With attractive coastal resorts, varied countryside, and many areas of outstanding natural beauty. House prices continue to compare favourably with most parts of Southern England, and the following gives an approximate guide to prices on the Isle of Wight at May 2004:-
Detached executive house £300,000 +
Victorian/Edwardian terrace £115,000 - £135,000
3 bed estate bungalow £150,000 - £220,000
3 bed semi-detached £130,000 - £175,000
Flats from £85,000 +
Page last updated on: 09/11/2005
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