Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

ESPLANADE, PO37 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, PO37 6BG.

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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 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Gatten and Lake Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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