Dracaena Gardens is in Shanklin and in South Wight district. PO37 7JQ is located in the Shanklin Central 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 Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, PO37 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO37 7JF, PO37 7JJ, PO37 7JG, PO37 7JH, PO37 7BU, PO37 7DH, PO37 7HZ, PO37 7DQ, PO37 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO37 7JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.7% | 52.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 PO37 7JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 24% | 24.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 60.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 40.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22% | 17.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 28.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 99% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.5% | 94.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dracaena Gardens was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Lake North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dracaena Gardens has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North and the 28th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-13 | £278,176 |
| 13 Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-02-25 | £301,781 |
| 3 Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-11-09 | £314,794 |
| 12 Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2014-12-11 | £329,222 |
| 2A Dracaena Gardens, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-09-16 | £273,898 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO37 7JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatten and Lake Primary School Oaklyn Gardens , PO37 7DG | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Albert Road , PO37 7LY | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlea Primary School Newport Road , Lake PO36 9PE | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroxall Primary School Castle Road , Wroxall PO38 3DP | 2out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Primary School School Lane , Newchurch PO36 0NL | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,334 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 | 2,973 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 | 5,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumblers Cafe | 2 - 4 Atherley Road, Shanklin | 281 yd | |
| Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant | Dragon Pearl Restaurant, 43 Atherley Road | 361 yd | |
| Age Concern Day Centre - Shanklin Group | Shanklin Age Concern, 106 Regent Street | 394 yd | |
| The Hideaway | Hideaway Cottage Cafe, St Boniface Cliff Road | 456 yd | |
| Park Resorts Limited - Landguard | Landguard Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Bowling Club | Brook Road, Shanklin | 472 yd | |
| Falcon Hotel | 50 Regent Street, Shanklin | 516 yd | |
| Poppies | Royal British Legion Club, 2 Collingwood Road | 597 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Shanklin | Royal British Legion Club, 2 Collingwood Road | 597 yd | |
| Pot Black | 31A Regent Street, Shanklin | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aj's Takeaway | David's Fish Bar, 45 Atherley Road | 361 yd | |
| Mr T's Takeaway Ltd | Mr T's, 46 Atherley Road | 362 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 112 Regent Street, Shanklin | 394 yd | |
| Mr B's | Brunch, 4A Regent Street | 665 yd | |
| Chubby's Chunky Chip Shop | Chubbies, 1 Regent Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK, Landguard Manor Road | 400 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Shanklin | 50 Landguard Road, Shanklin | 520 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Shanklin Post Office, 42 Regent Street | 665 yd | |
| DELI-CIOUS | 10 High Street, Shanklin | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatten And Lake Primary School OAKLYN GARDENS | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Gym (Closed) Whitecross Business Centre Whitecross Business Centre Whitecross Lane | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| County Ground GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Shanklin Youth & Community Centre VICTORIA AVENUE | 1,049 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 328.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.