PO37 6BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO37 6BB has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00087670 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO37 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO37 6BB.
260
55
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6BB 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO37 6BB — age 55, 48% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6BB. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6BB 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- 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 Gifts0.6 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 Cottage0.2 km
- Shanklin Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amici0.5 km
- Black Cat Restaurant0.5 km
- Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.2 km
- Daishs Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Don Santos0.5 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.2 km
- The Happy Haddock0.5 km
- Aj's Takeaway0.4 km
- Hong Kong City0.5 km
- Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.5 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
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Holly Lodge0.2 km
- Summer Arcade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376BB · Data under Open Government Licence