Prospect Road is in Shanklin and in Isle Of Wight district. PO37 6AE is located in the Shanklin 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 Prospect Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO37 6JY, PO37 6JN, PO37 6AD, PO37 6JX, PO37 6JW, PO37 6JJ, PO37 6FG, PO37 6JZ, PO37 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO37 6AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.9% | 26.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 38.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 19% | 22.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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% | 36.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 19.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 21.9% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.5% | 92.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 91.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Road was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.8% higher than the Lake North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North and the 63rd highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-08-23 | £159,602 |
| Flat 3 Joanna, 28 Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-03-04 | £131,117 |
| Flat 2 Joanna, 28 Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-11-30 | £144,029 |
| 14 Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,300 | 2021-10-21 | £224,609 |
| 32A Prospect Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-12-16 | £227,981 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO37 6AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 60 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroxall Primary School Castle Road , Wroxall PO38 3DP | 2out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy Newport Road , PO38 1BQ | 1out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Island Free School Newport Road , PO38 1BG | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's School Grove Road , PO38 1TT | 3out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcombers Bar \& Grill | 34 High Street, Shanklin | 46 yd | |
| Benjamin's Bar & Bistro Ltd | 36 - 38 High Street, Shanklin | 61 yd | |
| The Lime Tree | 26 High Street, Shanklin | 61 yd | |
| The Copper Kettle | 29 High Street, Shanklin | 82 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 56 High Street, Shanklin | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhouse | 54 High Street, Shanklin | 58 yd | |
| Shanklin Conservative Club | Shanklin Conservative And Unionist Club, 6 Palmerston Road | 121 yd | |
| Chine Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, 14 Eastcliff Road | 192 yd | |
| Pot Black | 31A Regent Street, Shanklin | 268 yd | |
| Plough And Barleycorn | 4 North Road, Shanklin | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkies Pizza | 40 High Street, Shanklin | 41 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Regent Street, Shanklin | 190 yd | |
| Rio's IOW | 9 Regent Street, Shanklin | 201 yd | |
| China Garden | 19 Regent Street, Shanklin | 221 yd | |
| Yummy Tummy | 23 Regent Street, Shanklin | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELI-CIOUS | 10 High Street, Shanklin | 132 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Shanklin Post Office, 42 Regent Street | 241 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Shanklin | 50 Landguard Road, Shanklin | 423 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK, Landguard Manor Road | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Youth & Community Centre VICTORIA AVENUE | 187 yd | |
| Luccombe Hall Hotel LUCCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Shanklin Cricket Club Westhill Road | grass pitches | 669 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 | 33.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.9% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 534.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 534.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 537.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.