Old Pound Close is in Brading, Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 0BG is located in the Brading & St Helens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Pound Close, Brading, Sandown, PO36 0BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 0DG, PO36 0DQ, PO36 0DJ, PO36 0DH, PO36 0AT, PO36 0DL, PO36 0DW, PO36 0DR, PO36 0DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO36 0BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO36 0BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.6% | 21.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 58.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.9% | 34.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 40.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 26.2% | 20.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 28% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Pound Close was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Pound Close has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 120th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Pound Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2015-07-07 | £334,579 |
| 4 Old Pound Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2015-06-01 | £291,866 |
| 3 Old Pound Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2015-05-26 | £350,775 |
| 2 Old Pound Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2014-12-15 | £370,671 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO36 0BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Primary School Broomlands Close , St Helens PO33 1XH | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nettlestone Primary School Nettlestone Green , PO34 5DY | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bembridge Church of England Primary School Walls Road , PO35 5RH | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haylands Primary School Bettesworth Road , PO33 3HA | 3out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Church of England School Winchester Park Road , Isle of Wight PO36 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Bear | 47 - 48 High Street, Brading | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bugle Inn | Bugle Inn, 56 High Street | 69 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | High Street, Brading | 110 yd | |
| Brading Town Football Club | Vicarage Lane, Brading | 296 yd | |
| Brading Cricket Club | Brading Cricket Ground, Rowborough Lane | 721 yd | |
| The Yarbridge Inn | Yarbridge Inn, Marshcombe Shute | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Of Brading | 73 High Street, Brading | 110 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Henry Ground (Vicarage Lane) VICARAGE LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Rowborough Field ROWBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Brading Cricket Club BRADING CRICKET GROUND BRADING CRICKET GROUND ROWBOROUGH LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.