PO37 6EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Lower Hyde in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO37 6EA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 23.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6EA are sourced from Output Area E00087647 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO37 6EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO37 6EA.
295
58
£ 30,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6EA 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 6EA — age 58, 63% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6EA. The average age is 58.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 303,000
7 sales · Mean £ 273,285
Flat
£ 102,500
4 sales · Mean £ 108,250
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO37 6EA has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Gatten and Lake Primary School
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
Broadlea Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- J & J Wilson0.9 km
- Landguard Manor0.8 km
- Grange Gifts0.9 km
- Cavanagh \& Baker0.9 km
- Dennis HQ0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
65 nearby- Haven Hall0.4 km
- Miclaran0.6 km
- The Royson Guesthouse0.7 km
- Winchester House Ymca0.8 km
- Bedford Lodge0.8 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Blueberry's Cafe0.6 km
- Park Resorts Limited - Landguard0.9 km
- Amici0.7 km
- Black Cat Restaurant0.9 km
- Coles Bazaar & Snackery0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Chine Inn0.8 km
- Chine Masonic Club0.8 km
- Crab Inn0.9 km
- Fishermans Cottage0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd0.6 km
- The Happy Haddock0.9 km
- Aj's Takeaway0.1 km
- Hong Kong City0.4 km
- Mr T's Takeaway Ltd0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.5 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.4 km
- Lake1.7 km
- Sandown2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dove Court0.1 km
- Hope Road0.1 km
- Atherley Cross Road0.1 km
- Hope Road0.2 km
- Arthurs Hill - sch only - del nov230.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376EA · Data under Open Government Licence