Fitzroy Street is in Sandown and in South Wight district. PO36 8HQ 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 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, PO36 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 8HJ, PO36 8HR, PO36 8HG, PO36 8FD, PO36 8HB, PO36 9BB, PO36 9BD, PO36 8HS, PO36 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO36 8HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 50.3% | 55.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 44.7% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 39% | 42.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 19.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 23.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 97% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 93.9% | 95.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 95.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fitzroy Street was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% higher than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fitzroy Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 131st highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-08 | £279,932 |
| Flat 2 Kings Court, 49 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-04-12 | £202,777 |
| 64 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-11-23 | £239,678 |
| Flat 8 Kings Court, 49 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-08 | £181,591 |
| 72 Fitzroy Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2021-01-08 | £289,703 |
PO36 8HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,903 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 | 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buttie Box | 5 Albert Road, Sandown | 328 yd | |
| The Old Corner Bank | 61 High Street, Sandown | 336 yd | |
| Bellamy's | Bellamys Bistro, 71 High Street | 337 yd | |
| Kate Cottage | Kate Cottage Cafe, 69 High Street | 337 yd | |
| St Johns Pre-School | Carter Street, Sandown | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Conservative \& Unionist Club | Sandown Conservative And Unionist Club, 92 Station Avenue | 225 yd | |
| The Old Comical | 15 St Johns Road, Sandown | 262 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 12 - 14 Fitzroy Street | 317 yd | |
| The Cellar Bar | 26B High Street, Sandown | 374 yd | |
| Sandown Masonic Centre | Masonic Hall, 13 Melville Street | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Haddock | 53 High Street, Sandown | 335 yd | |
| The Bay Vegan Deli & Coffee House | 13 High Street, Sandown | 352 yd | |
| J. Wilkinsons | Camille, 1 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 12 Melville Street, Sandown | 363 yd | |
| Chicken And Pizza Land | 111 High Street, Sandown | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 31 - 35 High Street | 354 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Broadway Garage, 132 Avenue Road | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandham Middle School (Closed) Perowne Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Sandown & Shanklin Rfc (Fairway Ground) STATION APPROACH | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Fairway Sports Complex FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX THE FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| The Heights Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Fairway Park (Sandown And Lake Youth Fc) The Fairway | grass pitches | 997 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.