PO37 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Road, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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: Average house prices are around £278k, up 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00087667 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, PO37 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, PO37 6AW.
316
51
£ 30,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6AW 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 51, PO37 6AW 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. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6AW. 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
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
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Detached
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 361,666
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Semi-Detached
£ 244,000
2 sales · Mean £ 244,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6AW 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.
school Local Schools
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Gatten and Lake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Landguard Manor1.0 km
- Grange Gifts0.6 km
- Cavanagh \& Baker0.6 km
- Dennis HQ0.4 km
- Isle Of Sweets0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
73 nearby- Haven Hall0.8 km
- Miclaran1.0 km
- The Royson Guesthouse1.0 km
- Bedford Lodge0.5 km
- Chine Side0.7 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Blueberry's Cafe1.0 km
- Amici0.4 km
- Black Cat Restaurant0.5 km
- Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.3 km
- Daishs Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Chine Inn0.4 km
- Chine Masonic Club0.4 km
- Crab Inn0.6 km
- Fishermans Cottage0.3 km
- Shanklin Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.3 km
- The Happy Haddock0.5 km
- Aj's Takeaway0.3 km
- Hong Kong City0.4 km
- Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.4 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.5 km
- Lake2.0 km
- Sandown3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hambledon Hotel0.1 km
- Holly Lodge0.1 km
- Regent Street0.2 km
- Dove Court0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376AW · Data under Open Government Licence