PO37 6AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Road, 0.1km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO37 6AD represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00087668 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT ROAD, PO37 6AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT ROAD, PO37 6AD.
222
55
£ 30,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO37 6AD is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 55). Property prices are trending down 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6AD. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 177,500
25 sales · Mean £ 185,658
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6AD is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Gatten and Lake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
71 nearby- The Carlton Hotel0.4 km
- Appley Lodge0.4 km
- Claremont Guest House0.5 km
- Cliff Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Eastmount Hotel0.5 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Candies Sweet Shop0.3 km
- Glyn Morgan0.3 km
- Grace's Bakery0.3 km
- It's About Thyme0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Falcon Hotel0.4 km
- Plough And Barleycorn0.3 km
- Pot Black0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club Shanklin0.4 km
- Shanklin Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bayside Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Beach Cafe 340.5 km
- Beachcombers Bar \& Grill0.1 km
- Benjamin's Bar And Bistro Ltd0.1 km
- Cinderella's0.1 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.4 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China Garden0.2 km
- Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Makkies Pizza0.1 km
- Mr B's0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.6 km
- Lake2.4 km
- Sandown3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Daishs0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
- Daishs0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376AD · Data under Open Government Licence