Whitwell, Isle of Wight

Whitwell
Whitwell is located in Isle of Wight
Whitwell
Whitwell
Location within the Isle of Wight
Population578 (2001 census)
OS grid reference[SZ520770 SZ520770]
• London95.13 miles (153.10 km)
Civil parish
  • Niton and Whitwell
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townVENTNOR
Postcode districtPO38
Dialling code01983
PoliceHampshire
FireIsle of Wight
AmbulanceIsle of Wight
UK Parliament

Whitwell is a small village with a population of about 500 on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. It is close to the town of Ventnor and the village of Niton. The village includes a church, public house and garage. Before to 2004 there was also a post office and village shop, but this has now closed. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis, the local bus company on route 6.