PO37 6BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Esplanade, 0.4km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO37 6BT 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00087670 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESPLANADE, PO37 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, PO37 6BT.
260
55
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6BT 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 6BT — age 55, 48% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £238k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6BT. 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
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
£ 238,750
10 sales · Mean £ 227,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6BT is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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- The Carlton Hotel0.4 km
- Appley Lodge0.4 km
- Claremont Guest House0.5 km
- Cliff Hall Hotel0.4 km
- Eastmount Hotel0.5 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Candies Sweet Shop0.6 km
- Glyn Morgan0.5 km
- Grace's Bakery0.5 km
- It's About Thyme0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Falcon Hotel0.6 km
- Plough And Barleycorn0.4 km
- Pot Black0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club Shanklin0.6 km
- Shanklin Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bayside Fish \& Chips0.3 km
- Beach Cafe 340.3 km
- Beachcombers Bar \& Grill0.4 km
- Benjamin's Bar And Bistro Ltd0.4 km
- Cinderella's0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.7 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China Garden0.4 km
- Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Makkies Pizza0.4 km
- Mr B's0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.8 km
- Lake2.4 km
- Sandown3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palestine Slipway0.0 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Hambledon Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376BT · Data under Open Government Licence