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Sandown South

About

Sandown South ward encompasses the southern coastal portion of the town, centred around the long, gently curving bay that gives the area its primary focus. The urban layout is dominated by the esplanade, a functional promenade lined with hotels, guesthouses, and amenities serving the seasonal tourist trade. Behind this, residential streets climb the low, green rise, offering views over the English Channel. The beach itself is broad and sandy, a defining physical characteristic of the locality.

Inland from the shore, the ward includes the recreational space of the large park known as the Green, which transitions into the built-up residential areas. The geography is straightforward, with the land rising to the west towards the chalk downlands that frame the town. A notable local feature is the historic pier, extending into the sea, which functions as both a leisure facility and a structural landmark. The area's economy and daily rhythm are closely tied to its coastal position and seasonal visitor patterns.

Area overview

On average Sandown South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandown South is £41,206 per year. Sandown South is home to around 3,597 people, with a population density of about 2,731.2 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sandown South Population

3,597

Population density

2,731.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

57.83(+82%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.96(+79%)

Shoplifting

13.62(+71%)

Public order

12.79(+111%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.9(+38%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,340

92.88%

Other White

106

2.95%

Irish

0.83%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.64%

Other Asian

0.5%

Total population: 3,596

Economics

No qualifications

695

22.68%

Level 4 qualifications or above

627

20.46%

Level 3 (A level)

548

17.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

465

15.18%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

410

13.38%

Total 16+ residents: 3,064

Housing

Owns outright

592

35.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

454

26.91%

Owns with a mortgage

330

19.56%

Other social rented

182

10.79%

Shared ownership

3.26%

Total households: 1,687

Property prices in Sandown South

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Sandown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,760 up to £699,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandown South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£262,500	£217,500	£248,250	£310,000	£664,228
Flats	17	£133,000	£73,952	£113,500	£200,000	£351,600
Semi-Detached	5	£220,000	£172,840	£196,200	£325,000	£401,000
Terraced	10	£192,250	£169,225	£177,500	£227,500	£340,500

10 years median price trend in Sandown South

All postcodes in Sandown South

PO369BT

Stower Place

PO369NU

Jeals Lane

PO368ER

St Johns Road

PO368BZ

Priory Court

PO368NA

Beachfield Road

PO369FE

Elmbank Gardens

PO369DS

Sandham Close

PO366DF

Sandown South

PO368ES

St Johns Road

PO369DP

Melville Street

PO369NX

Perowne Way

PO368HA

St Johns Road

PO368NF

Beachfield Road

PO368JJ

Grafton Street

PO366DX

Sandown South

PO368JG

Leed Street

PO368LE

Melville Street

PO369BU

Perowne Way

PO368ND

Beachfield Road

PO368FB

Grange Road

PO369DU

The Ridgeway

PO368NE

Grange Road

PO369DE

Nunwell Street

PO368NB

New Street

PO368FH

Leed Street

PO368JZ

Coronation Mews

PO368JQ

Leed Street

PO369DZ

Halford Close

PO369DD

Hill Street

PO369NS

Jeals Lane

PO368JA

Grafton Lane

PO368EL

Guadeloupe Road

PO369DB

Hill Street

PO366DW

Sandown South

PO369NY

Downsview

PO368LF

Melville Street

PO369EA

Broadway

PO368ET

York Road

PO369EN

Worcester Close

PO369JE

Central Way

PO369DY

Perowne Way

PO368FA

Fitzroy Street

PO368DA

High Street

PO369FD

Broadway

PO368JP

Pier Street

PO368FG

Bay View Close

PO369QZ

Summerhill Close

PO368JT

Pier Street

PO368LJ

Royal Street

PO368LB

Esplanade

PO368JN

Melville Gardens

PO369DA

Leed Street

PO368DF

High Street

PO369DQ

Broadway

PO368FJ

Sandown South

PO369NT

Perowne Way

PO368EW

St Johns Road

PO366EB

Sandown South

PO368EX

Wilkes Road

PO369DT

Perowne Way

PO369BX

Perowne Way

PO368HP

Town Mews

PO368JR

Pier Street

PO368LP

Royal Street

PO368DN

Grafton Lane

PO369RH

Drabbles Lane

PO369PY

Brook Close

PO368HD

Station Avenue

PO369DF

Melville Street

PO368JF

George Street

PO369PW

Willow Way

PO368JS

Esplanade

PO369FQ

Perowne Way

PO368AD

High Street

PO369PS

The Fairway

PO369PZ

Copse End

PO369EB

Broadway

PO369DJ

Melville Street

PO368LG

Sandown South

PO368HW

Fitzroy Street

PO368JB

George Street

PO369FN

Broadway

PO368LZ

Royal Crescent

PO369DW

Central Way

PO369GD

Nunwell Street

PO369FF

Nunwell Street

PO368DP

Sandown South

PO368JW

Melville Street

PO368EZ

Wilkes Road

PO368DE

High Street

PO368HZ

Fitzroy Street

PO369EW

Bishops Close

PO369ER

Drabbles Lane

PO369DG

Broadway

PO369PN

The Warren

PO368LY

Ferncliff Road

PO368JD

Benjamin Mews

PO369DN

Coxs Green

PO368DW

Esplanade

PO369BZ

Broadway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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