Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

CROSS STREET, PO37 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, PO37 6BU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO37 6BU 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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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO37 6BU spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.

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

PO37 6BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Street, 0.3km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00087676 (shared with 24 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 6BU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 123,000

8 sales · Mean £ 127,368

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

Crime around PO37 6BU is moderate at 59 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 offences118
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.3 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

71 nearby
  • Haven Hall0.9 km
  • Bedford Lodge0.4 km
  • Chine Side0.6 km
  • Daish's Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • Fernbank Hotel0.5 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Grange Gifts0.4 km
  • Cavanagh \& Baker0.4 km
  • Dennis HQ0.2 km
  • Isle Of Sweets0.2 km
  • Old Village Stores0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Chine Inn0.4 km
  • Chine Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Crab Inn0.4 km
  • Fishermans Cottage0.4 km
  • Shanklin Cricket Club0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.3 km
  • DELI-CIOUS0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin0.5 km
  • Lake2.2 km
  • Sandown3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hambledon Hotel0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Shanklin Bus Station0.3 km
  • Brunswick Hotel0.3 km
  • Shanklin Bus Station0.3 km