Woods Drive is in Apse Heath, Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 0LP is located in the Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woods Drive, Apse Heath, Sandown, PO36 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 0LW, PO36 0PR, PO36 0LN, PO36 0PS, PO36 0JN, PO36 0JJ, PO36 0PD, PO36 0LF, PO36 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO36 0LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 0LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 23.4% | 25.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 59.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 44.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 37.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 19.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 27.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woods Drive was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Lake North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woods Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Woods Drive, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-05-17 | £269,757 |
| 35 Woods Drive, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-03-06 | £270,594 |
| 4 Woods Drive, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-16 | £237,074 |
| 40 Woods Drive, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2022-12-06 | £259,387 |
| 23 Woods Drive, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-28 | £211,911 |
PO36 0LP 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 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School School Lane, Main Road , Arreton PO30 3AD | 2out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.