Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has a land area of 380 km2 (150 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 141,660 in 2024. The island is largely rural, with the largest settlements primarily on the coast. These include Ryde in the north-east, Shanklin and Sandown in the south-east, and the large villages of Totland and Freshwater in the west.
Newport is located inland at the point at which the River Medina broadens into its estuary, and Cowes and East Cowes flank the estuary on the northern coast. For local government purposes the island is a unitary authority area.
Source: Wikipedia
The Isle of Wight has a rapidly aging population, with an estimated 141,001 residents as of 2024. The population is older compared to England, with a higher proportion of individuals aged 50 years and over and a lower proportion of working-age individuals (20 to 44 years). By 2031, it is projected that nearly 30.8% of the population will be aged 65 or older, reflecting a significant shift towards an older demographic. The median age is expected to rise from 51 to 54 years by 2032, indicating a trend towards an increasingly elderly population.