PO37 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00087670 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO37 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO37 6BW.
260
55
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO37 6BW spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6BW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6BW is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
69 nearby- The Carlton Hotel0.5 km
- Appley Lodge0.5 km
- Claremont Guest House0.6 km
- Cliff Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Eastmount Hotel0.6 km
- + 64 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 Barleycorn0.5 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 \& Chips0.4 km
- Beach Cafe 340.4 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 Garden0.5 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
- Shanklin0.9 km
- Lake2.5 km
- Sandown3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Palestine Slipway0.2 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
- Chine Avenue0.2 km
- Daishs0.3 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376BW · Data under Open Government Licence