Melville Street is in Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 8LD is located in the Sandown South 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 Melville Street, Sandown, PO36 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 8LF, PO36 8JN, PO36 8BZ, PO36 8LE, PO36 9FN, PO36 9BY, PO36 9DP, PO36 8JJ, PO36 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO36 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 37.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 37% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 24.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 98.3% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 92.1% | 96.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 96.4% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melville Street was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.0% higher than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melville Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 98th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Court Melville Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2007-12-18 | £474,554 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO36 8LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 3,726 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 | 301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Bites | 12B High Street, Sandown | 283 yd | |
| Viv's Cooking | 9 High Street, Sandown | 283 yd | |
| Barnaby's Licensed Restaurant | Barnabys Restaurant, 4 Pier Street | 303 yd | |
| The Beach Cafe | Beach Cafe, 9 Pier Street | 303 yd | |
| The Gaslight Cafe | Sandown Railway Station, Station Avenue | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Masonic Centre | Masonic Hall, 13 Melville Street | 14 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 12 - 14 Fitzroy Street | 199 yd | |
| Flanagans | 7 Pier Street, Sandown | 303 yd | |
| Scruffy Jacks | Sandown Pier, Esplanade | 324 yd | |
| The Old Comical | 15 St Johns Road, Sandown | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Kitchen | 12 Melville Street, Sandown | 214 yd | |
| J. Wilkinsons | Camille, 1 High Street | 247 yd | |
| The Bay Vegan Deli & Coffee House | 13 High Street, Sandown | 285 yd | |
| Pebbles | 11 Pier Street, Sandown | 303 yd | |
| The Beach Shack | Devonia Slipway, Esplanade | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 31 - 35 High Street | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, The Fairway | 732 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Broadway Garage, 132 Avenue Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Sandown & Shanklin Rfc (Fairway Ground) STATION APPROACH | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Sandham Middle School (Closed) Perowne Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Fairway Park (Sandown And Lake Youth Fc) The Fairway | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Fairway Sports Complex FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX THE FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.