PO37 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Steephill Road, 0.1km from Shanklin in Shanklin. Administratively it sits within Shanklin South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO37 6AB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO37 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00087668 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEPHILL ROAD, PO37 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEPHILL ROAD, PO37 6AB.
222
55
£ 30,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO37 6AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO37 6AB is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 55).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO37 6AB. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 209,650
2 sales · Mean £ 209,650
Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 333,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO37 6AB is moderate at 56 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
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 Lodge0.4 km
- Claremont Guest House0.5 km
- Cliff Hall Hotel0.6 km
- Eastmount Hotel0.5 km
- + 64 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Candies Sweet Shop0.4 km
- Glyn Morgan0.3 km
- Grace's Bakery0.3 km
- It's About Thyme0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Falcon Hotel0.5 km
- Plough And Barleycorn0.3 km
- Pot Black0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club Shanklin0.4 km
- Shanklin Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bayside Fish \& Chips0.5 km
- Beach Cafe 340.5 km
- Beachcombers Bar \& Grill0.1 km
- Benjamin's Bar And Bistro Ltd0.2 km
- Cinderella's0.2 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Food Shanklin0.5 km
- DELI-CIOUS0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- China Garden0.3 km
- Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Makkies Pizza0.1 km
- Mr B's0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin0.7 km
- Lake2.4 km
- Sandown3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Daishs0.1 km
- Daishs0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Chine Avenue0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO376AB · Data under Open Government Licence