PO37 6AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.5km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO37 6AZ offers 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00087667 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, PO37 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, PO37 6AZ.
316
51
£ 30,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6AZ 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
PO37 6AZ 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6AZ. 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
£ 186,000
2 sales · Mean £ 186,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6AZ is moderate at 64 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- Haven Hall0.8 km
- Bedford Lodge0.5 km
- Chine Side0.7 km
- Daish's Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Fernbank Hotel0.7 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Grange Gifts0.5 km
- Cavanagh \& Baker0.6 km
- Dennis HQ0.4 km
- Isle Of Sweets0.4 km
- Old Village Stores0.5 km
- + 15 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
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amici0.4 km
- Black Cat Restaurant0.5 km
- Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.3 km
- Daishs Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Don Santos0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.3 km
- The Happy Haddock0.5 km
- Aj's Takeaway0.4 km
- Hong Kong City0.4 km
- Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.4 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.6 km
- Lake2.1 km
- Sandown3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hambledon Hotel0.1 km
- Holly Lodge0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376AZ · Data under Open Government Licence