Grove Road is in Sandown and in Isle Of Wight district. PO36 9BE 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 Grove Road, Sandown, PO36 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO36 9BH, PO36 9AB, PO36 9AA, PO36 9BJ, PO36 9BA, PO36 9BD, PO36 9BG, PO36 8FD, PO36 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO36 9BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 58% | 53.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 42% | 46.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 26.1% | 28.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 22.1% | 12.3% | -9.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 33% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 23% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.7% higher than the Brading & St Helens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens and the 93rd highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Grove Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-05-24 | £401,583 |
| 28 Grove Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-06-01 | £1,165,730 |
| 45 Grove Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-12-17 | £317,915 |
| 49A Grove Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-03-26 | £178,361 |
| 43A Grove Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-11-20 | £359,583 |
PO36 9BE 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 9BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School West Street , Brading PO36 0DS | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 212 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 Gaslight Cafe | Sandown Railway Station, Station Avenue | 320 yd | |
| St Johns Pre-School | Carter Street, Sandown | 452 yd | |
| The Buttie Box | 5 Albert Road, Sandown | 546 yd | |
| Bellamy's | Bellamys Bistro, 71 High Street | 564 yd | |
| Kate Cottage | Kate Cottage Cafe, 69 High Street | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Conservative \& Unionist Club | Sandown Conservative And Unionist Club, 92 Station Avenue | 442 yd | |
| The Old Comical | 15 St Johns Road, Sandown | 491 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 12 - 14 Fitzroy Street | 519 yd | |
| Sandown Masonic Centre | Masonic Hall, 13 Melville Street | 520 yd | |
| McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant | Fairway Holiday Park, The Fairway | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wilkinsons | Camille, 1 High Street | 565 yd | |
| Happy Haddock | 53 High Street, Sandown | 566 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 12 Melville Street, Sandown | 566 yd | |
| The Bay Vegan Deli & Coffee House | 13 High Street, Sandown | 571 yd | |
| Avenue Road Chippy | Kellys Chip Shop, 36 Avenue Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 31 - 35 High Street | 581 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Broadway Garage, 132 Avenue Road | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandham Middle School (Closed) Perowne Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Fairway Sports Complex FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX FAIRWAY SPORTS COMPLEX THE FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Sandown & Shanklin Rfc (Fairway Ground) STATION APPROACH | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| The Heights Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club THE FAIRWAY | golf | 995 yd |
| Fairway Park (Sandown And Lake Youth Fc) The Fairway | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 937.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 937.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 926.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.