Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO37 6EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO37 6EA.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

58

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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 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

home £248,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Gatten and Lake Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Broadlea Primary School

Good302 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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