Area Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO36 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO36 postcode area.

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Population

16,932

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 32,567 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
1/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO36's 69% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £291k. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.

home £291,413 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO36 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight, South East, covering 547 active and 150 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO36 (19%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (18%). A further 17% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO36 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO36 are around £291k, up 8.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO36 at 289 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO36 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2044
Anti-social behaviour586
Shoplifting529
Public order421
Criminal damage and arson398

school Local Schools

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Newchurch Primary School

Good213 pupils
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Broadlea Primary School

Good302 pupils
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Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good177 pupils
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The Bay Church of England School

Good1255 pupils
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Miltoncross Academy

Requires Improvement788 pupils
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils
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Langstone Infant School

Good260 pupils
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Langstone Junior Academy

Good355 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores
  • Lake Stores
  • Mr C's Handcrafted Food Company
  • P&J News
  • Raj's Premier Store
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Altavia Hotel
  • Bayshore Hotel
  • Belmore Guest House
  • Bernay Bed And Breakfast
  • Broadway Park Hotel
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Brading Cricket Club
  • Brading Town Football Club
  • Caulkheads
  • Cheverton Copse Holiday Park
  • Fairway Sports Complex
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Shanklin And Sandown Golf Club (Catering)
  • St Johns Pre-School
  • Sundial Cafe
  • Surfside Diner
  • The Bandstand
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Avenue Road Chippy
  • Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant
  • Brothers Of Brading
  • Chicken And Pizza Land
  • Coastguard Kiosk
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Morrisons
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited