Area Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO37 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO37 postcode area.

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Population

9,123

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

PO37 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £273k. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.

home £273,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO37 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight, South East, covering 332 active and 75 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO37 (33%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (17%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO37 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO37 are around £273k, down 1.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO37 at 252 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 51 — 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 PO37 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1141
Public order249
Anti-social behaviour214
Criminal damage and arson207
Other theft148

school Local Schools

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Gatten and Lake Primary School

Good207 pupils
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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Shanklin Conservative Club
  • Chine Inn
  • Chine Masonic Club
  • Crab Inn
  • Falcon Hotel
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Candies Sweet Shop
  • Cavanagh \& Baker
  • Central Convenience Stores
  • Dennis HQ
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Age Concern Day Centre - Shanklin Group
  • Amici
  • Bayside Fish \& Chips
  • Beach Cafe 34
  • Beachcombers Bar \& Grill
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Aj's Takeaway
  • China Garden
  • Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Hong Kong City
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

75 nearby
  • Appley Lodge
  • Avenue Shanklin
  • Bedford Lodge
  • Bourne Hall Hotel
  • Brooke House
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food Shanklin
  • DELI-CIOUS
  • Lidl
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited