PO37 6BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Esplanade, 0.6km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
PO37 6BG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00087670 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESPLANADE, PO37 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, PO37 6BG.
260
55
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6BG 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 6BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6BG. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 199,950
5 sales · Mean £ 195,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6BG is moderate at 55 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 Hall0.7 km
- Miclaran0.9 km
- The Royson Guesthouse0.9 km
- Bedford Lodge0.7 km
- Chine Side0.9 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Blueberry's Cafe0.9 km
- Amici0.6 km
- Black Cat Restaurant0.7 km
- Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.3 km
- Daishs Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Grange Gifts0.7 km
- Cavanagh \& Baker0.7 km
- Dennis HQ0.6 km
- Isle Of Sweets0.6 km
- Old Village Stores0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chine Inn0.5 km
- Chine Masonic Club0.6 km
- Crab Inn0.7 km
- Fishermans Cottage0.3 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.3 km
- The Happy Haddock0.7 km
- Aj's Takeaway0.4 km
- Hong Kong City0.6 km
- Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.6 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.7 km
- Lake2.0 km
- Sandown3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Summer Arcade0.1 km
- Summer Arcade0.1 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Holly Lodge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376BG · Data under Open Government Licence