Merrie Gardens, Sandown, PO36 9QJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO36 9QJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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	62.6%	57.3%	-5.3%	51.0%	6.3%
Male	37.4%	42.7%	5.3%	49.0%	-6.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PO36 9QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	11.8%	11.4%	-0.4%	37.9%	-26.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	60.5%	1.3%	44.2%	16.3%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10%	11.8%	1.8%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	17.5%	15%	-2.5%	6.1%	8.9%

Health

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 (61.7%) 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	26.1%	25.3%	-0.8%	48.4%	-23.1%
Good health	41.9%	36.4%	-5.5%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	23.9%	28.9%	5.0%	12.7%	16.2%
Bad health	6.3%	8%	1.7%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PO36 9QJ this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.3%	30.9%	-8.4%	18.2%	12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	13.5%	1.2%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	13%	0.2%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	9.9%	2.3%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.7%	13%	7.3%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	16.6%	16.6%	0.0%	33.8%	-17.2%
Other	5.7%	3.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Indian	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	95%	99.6%	4.6%	81.4%	18.2%
Arab	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	98.6%	95.1%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	95.5%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Merrie Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrie Gardens was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Lake North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Merrie Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North and the 65th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PO36 9QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merrie Gardens are based on 117 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Isle Of Wight.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merrie Gardens, Sandown, PO36 9QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO36 9QJ

Average Price
£269,806

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,806

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merrie Gardens

Average Price
£300,610

Semi-Detached
£263,597

Terraced
£230,221

Detached
£308,014

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merrie GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Merrie Gardens, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-05-12	£298,776
29 Merrie Gardens, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2018-08-21	£265,401
26 Merrie Gardens, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2018-03-20	£208,845
28 Merrie Gardens, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2012-01-12	£271,941
29 Merrie Gardens, Sandown, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	1997-08-08	£325,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO36 9QJ

Employment

PO36 9QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	132
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Manufacturing	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE	2out of 4	363 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG	3out of 4	737 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY	3out of 4	1,908 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL	3out of 4	3,310 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wroxall Primary School Castle Road , Wroxall PO38 3DP	2out of 4	4,826 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,058 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Merrie Garden	The Merrie Garden, Merrie Farm Park	353 yd
KFC Isle Of Wight	KFC, Merrie Farm Park	353 yd
The Coffee House	Unit A3, Spithead Business Centre	373 yd
Ritchie's Diner	Unit A4, Spithead Business Centre	404 yd
Park Resorts Limited - Landguard	Landguard Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road	679 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Porter Club Ltd	77 Sandown Road, Lake		582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant	17 Sandown Road, Lake	806 yd
Kimbo's Chinese Takeaway	9 Sandown Road, Lake	806 yd
Lake Kebab & Pizza House	21 Sandown Road, Lake	806 yd
Lake Fish Bar	16 Sandown Road, Lake	817 yd
Ko-Sing	15 Sandown Road, Lake	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Spithead Business Centre	292 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, Newport Road	593 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, The Fairway	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tj'S Gym And Exercise Studio (Closed) Unit D6 Unit D6 Newport Road	health and fitness suite	391 yd
Broadlea Primary School Newport Road	grass pitches	413 yd
The Gym (Closed) Whitecross Business Centre Whitecross Business Centre Whitecross Lane	health and fitness suite	455 yd
County Ground GREEN LANE	grass pitches	486 yd
Tj'S Gym And Exercise Studio SANDOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite	615 yd
Gatten And Lake Primary School OAKLYN GARDENS	grass pitches	640 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO36 9QJ