Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AS.

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 6AS 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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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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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 51, PO37 6AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

PO37 6AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palmerston Road, 0.3km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO37 6AS offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AS 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 6AS. 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

£ 146,500

4 sales · Mean £ 145,750

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

Crime around PO37 6AS is moderate at 63 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 offences120
Public order36
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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Gatten and Lake Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Haven Hall0.9 km
  • Bedford Lodge0.4 km
  • Bourne Hall Hotel1.0 km
  • Chine Side0.6 km
  • Daish's Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Grange Gifts0.4 km
  • Cavanagh \& Baker0.4 km
  • Dennis HQ0.2 km
  • Isle Of Sweets0.2 km
  • Old Village Stores0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Chine Inn0.3 km
  • Chine Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Crab Inn0.4 km
  • Fishermans Cottage0.3 km
  • Shanklin Cricket Club0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amici0.3 km
  • Black Cat Restaurant0.4 km
  • Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.3 km
  • Daishs Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Don Santos0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.3 km
  • The Happy Haddock0.4 km
  • Aj's Takeaway0.4 km
  • Hong Kong City0.4 km
  • Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin0.5 km
  • Lake2.2 km
  • Sandown3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hambledon Hotel0.1 km
  • Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Holly Lodge0.3 km
  • Clock Tower0.3 km