Nicholas Close is in Brading, Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 0BL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicholas Close, Brading, Sandown, PO36 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 0BH, PO36 0EW, PO36 0BW, PO36 0HP, PO36 0BJ, PO36 0BN, PO36 0EN, PO36 0AA, PO36 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO36 0BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 0BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 16.3% | 22.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 58.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 37.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around PO36 0BL this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 29.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 21.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicholas Close was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nicholas Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 206th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 247.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nicholas Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-22 | £237,149 |
| 13 Nicholas Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-01 | £311,361 |
| 4 Nicholas Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-11-22 | £261,602 |
| 16 Nicholas Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-01-29 | £269,478 |
| 15 Nicholas Close, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-08-03 | £265,401 |
PO36 0BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO36 0BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 959 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Primary School Broomlands Close , St Helens PO33 1XH | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 4,617 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 | 2,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brading Roman Villa | Morton Old Road, Brading | 572 yd | |
| Hungry Bear | 47 - 48 High Street, Brading | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yarbridge Inn | Yarbridge Inn, Marshcombe Shute | 208 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | High Street, Brading | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastguard Kiosk | 35 Culver Way, Sandown | 909 yd | |
| Brothers Of Brading | 73 High Street, Brading | 1,093 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% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.