Welcome to Rookley
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Rookley is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. It is located five kilometres south of Newport near the centre of the island. It has a country park on the site of the last working Isle of Wight brickworks. There is a pub at the country park and another, the "Chequers", a short distance from the village. The latter was the centre of the island's smuggling trade in the 18th century. Southern Vectis bus route 3 serves the village on its way between Newport, Ventnor, Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde, including intermediate villages.The Village Association Playing Field in Highwood Lane hosts Godshill Cricket Club who compete in Division Two of the Harwoods Renault Isle of Wight League. It is also home to Rookley Football Club which is managed by Paul Wright. Rookley have two teams in the island leagues: their firsts in League 2 and reserves in Combination 2. Two major events are held in the field each year: Gardening Galore and Rookley Show.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
382 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
607 (2021) |
Density |
159 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.0 |
Ward |
Central Rural |
District |
Isle of Wight |
Postcodes |
PO38 |
ONS ID |
E04001309 |
Council
Contact details for Rookley Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Rookley Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Rookley Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Rookley Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Rookley Parish.