Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

OSBORNE ROAD, PO37 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE ROAD, PO37 6BF.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO37 6BF 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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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO37 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

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

PO37 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osborne Road, 0.4km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00087670 (shared with 22 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 6BF. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 208,750

2 sales · Mean £ 208,750

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

Crime around PO37 6BF is moderate at 58 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 offences99
Public order32
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.5 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 \& Baker0.5 km
  • Dennis HQ0.3 km
  • Isle Of Sweets0.3 km
  • Old Village Stores0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Chine Inn0.3 km
  • Chine Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Crab Inn0.5 km
  • Fishermans Cottage0.2 km
  • Shanklin Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Amici0.4 km
  • Black Cat Restaurant0.4 km
  • Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.2 km
  • Daishs Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Don Santos0.3 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.2 km
  • The Happy Haddock0.4 km
  • Aj's Takeaway0.5 km
  • Hong Kong City0.5 km
  • Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.5 km
  • DELI-CIOUS0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin0.6 km
  • Lake2.2 km
  • Sandown3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hambledon Hotel0.1 km
  • Brunswick Hotel0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Esplanade0.2 km
  • Palestine Slipway0.2 km