Parsonage Road is in Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 9AJ 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 Parsonage Road, Sandown, PO36 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 9AR, PO36 9NS, PO36 9AQ, PO36 9NU, PO36 8DU, PO36 9AG, PO36 9NT, PO36 9AF, PO36 9DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO36 9AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.1% | 34.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 32% | 24.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.9% | 94.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 94.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Road was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsonage Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 196th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 Parsonage Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-12-17 | £224,334 |
| Flat 24 Parsonage Court Parsonage Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,950 | 2005-11-16 | £100,805 |
| 9 Parsonage Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2003-12-08 | £239,921 |
| 9 Parsonage Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2002-12-05 | £251,867 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO36 9AJ 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 | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 4,384 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 | 570 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 | 469 yd | |
| Coffee Chameleon Cafe | 34 Avenue Road, Sandown | 564 yd | |
| The Gaslight Cafe | Sandown Railway Station, Station Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Boojum And Snark | 105 High Street, Sandown | 722 yd | |
| The Buttie Box | 5 Albert Road, Sandown | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulkheads | 42 Avenue Road, Sandown | 531 yd | |
| McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant | Fairway Holiday Park, The Fairway | 616 yd | |
| Sandown Conservative \& Unionist Club | Sandown Conservative And Unionist Club, 92 Station Avenue | 639 yd | |
| The Tap | 2 Avenue Road, Sandown | 685 yd | |
| The Old Comical | 15 St Johns Road, Sandown | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Road Chippy | Kellys Chip Shop, 36 Avenue Road | 554 yd | |
| Chicken And Pizza Land | 111 High Street, Sandown | 722 yd | |
| Skynet Kiosk | Sandham Gardens, Culver Parade | 776 yd | |
| Urban Waffle | Sandown Boulevard, OYO Marina | 777 yd | |
| Smoking Naan | Sandown Boulevard, OYO Marina | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Broadway Garage, 132 Avenue Road | 289 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 31 - 35 High Street | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandham Middle School (Closed) Perowne Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Fairway Sports Complex FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX THE FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Sandown & Shanklin Rfc (Fairway Ground) STATION APPROACH | grass pitches | 982 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.