Cross Street is in Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 8BQ is located in the Sandown North 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 Cross Street, Sandown, PO36 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 8BG, PO36 8EG, PO36 8BE, PO36 8EE, PO36 8EQ, PO36 8BJ, PO36 8EF, PO36 8DX, PO36 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO36 8BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 55.6% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 44.4% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 31.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 38.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 40.6% | 36.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 41.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 19% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 17.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 20.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 98.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93% | 92.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 209th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cross Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2025-01-07 | £205,714 |
| 37 Cross Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-10-11 | £186,215 |
| 16A Cross Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-09 | £235,545 |
| 33 Cross Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-09-30 | £198,011 |
| 27 Cross Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-10-12 | £173,255 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO36 8BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Pre-School | Carter Street, Sandown | 150 yd | |
| Coffee Chameleon Cafe | 34 Avenue Road, Sandown | 216 yd | |
| Sundial Cafe | Culver Parade, Sandown | 395 yd | |
| Belle's Hill Bakery | Sandown Boulevard, 17 Culver Parade | 401 yd | |
| Boojum And Snark | 105 High Street, Sandown | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulkheads | 42 Avenue Road, Sandown | 184 yd | |
| The Tap | 2 Avenue Road, Sandown | 350 yd | |
| Sandown Conservative \& Unionist Club | Sandown Conservative And Unionist Club, 92 Station Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Sandown Bowls & Sports Club (1926) Ltd | Sandham Gardens, Culver Parade | 430 yd | |
| OYO Marina Bar | Marina Bay Hotel, 17 Culver Parade | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Road Chippy | Kellys Chip Shop, 36 Avenue Road | 207 yd | |
| Chicken And Pizza Land | 111 High Street, Sandown | 410 yd | |
| Samir's Shawarma | 27 Culver Parade, Sandown | 430 yd | |
| Skynet Kiosk | Sandham Gardens, Culver Parade | 430 yd | |
| Urban Waffle | Sandown Boulevard, OYO Marina | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Broadway Garage, 132 Avenue Road | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 31 - 35 High Street | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandham Middle School (Closed) Perowne Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Fairway Sports Complex FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX THE FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
| Sandown & Shanklin Rfc (Fairway Ground) STATION APPROACH | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 118.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.