Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PROSPECT ROAD, PO37 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT ROAD, PO37 6AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

316

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO37 6AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO37 6AE is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO37 6AE 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00087667 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6AE. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 161,000

13 sales · Mean £ 158,307

Semi-Detached

£ 194,650

2 sales · Mean £ 194,650

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO37 6AE is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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Gatten and Lake Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

71 nearby
  • The Carlton Hotel0.5 km
  • Appley Lodge0.4 km
  • Claremont Guest House0.5 km
  • Cliff Hall Hotel0.5 km
  • Eastmount Hotel0.5 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Candies Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • Glyn Morgan0.2 km
  • Grace's Bakery0.2 km
  • It's About Thyme0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Falcon Hotel0.4 km
  • Plough And Barleycorn0.3 km
  • Pot Black0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion Club Shanklin0.3 km
  • Shanklin Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bayside Fish \& Chips0.5 km
  • Beach Cafe 340.5 km
  • Beachcombers Bar \& Grill0.0 km
  • Benjamin's Bar And Bistro Ltd0.1 km
  • Cinderella's0.1 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.4 km
  • DELI-CIOUS0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • China Garden0.2 km
  • Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Makkies Pizza0.0 km
  • Mr B's0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin0.6 km
  • Lake2.3 km
  • Sandown3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Daishs0.2 km
  • Daishs0.2 km
  • Brunswick Hotel0.3 km