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Shanklin Central & Lake

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About

Shanklin Central sits along the town’s esplanade and sandy bay where a promenade meets the shoreline. A short walk inland brings the chine, a narrow wooded ravine carved through soft sandstone that channels a stream down to the sea; wooden walkways and cliffside steps thread through the chine to the beach and the Old Village, where thatched cottages sit close to small shops and eateries. The town centre contains independent stores, a local theatre and a range of services clustered within a compact street layout.

To the north the Lake area includes Shanklin Lake and surrounding parkland, with paths around reedbeds and a boating pond used by local clubs. Open grass spaces and playgrounds adjoin community facilities and seasonal event areas. Rail access is straightforward: the Island Line terminates at Shanklin station, providing a direct link to Ryde Pier Head. Residential streets fan out from the centre, mixing Victorian terraces and post-war housing, and local footpaths connect the lake, the chine and the seafront within walking distance.

Area overview

On average Shanklin Central & Lake has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shanklin Central & Lake is £38,830 per year. There are 2 schools in Shanklin Central & Lake: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shanklin Central & Lake is home to around 8,712 people, with a population density of about 1,407.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shanklin Central & Lake Population
8,712
Population density
1,407.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.62(+15%)
Public order
8.61(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.23(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-2%)
Other theft
5.28(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,140
93.43%
Other White
255
2.93%
Irish
51
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.45%
Other Asian
33
0.38%
Total population: 8,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,744
23.08%
No qualifications
1,701
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,281
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 7,556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,836
43.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
999
23.72%
Owns with a mortgage
742
17.62%
Other social rented
471
11.18%
Other forms of private rent
108
2.56%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Shanklin Central & Lake

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Shanklin Central & Lake area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shanklin Central & Lake in the 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 Shanklin Central & Lake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£299,875
Detached27£340,000
Terraced14£230,000
Flats44£146,500

10 years median price trend in Shanklin Central & Lake

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shanklin Central & Lake.

All postcodes in Shanklin Central & Lake

PO376HZ

Sandown Road

PO377EZ

Green Lane

PO376NP

High Street

PO377AU

Atherley Road

PO376BP

Keats Mews

PO376DB

North Road

PO368PQ

Heath Gardens

PO377LZ

Brook Road

PO377ET

Whitecross Avenue

PO376PY

Westhill Road

PO376JZ

High Street

PO377LA

Falcon Cross Road

PO376FH

Old School Mews

PO369LA

New Road

PO369QU

Sandown Road

PO368PL

Cliff Path

PO377HE

Wheeler Way

PO369NW

Cemetery Road

PO369LY

Churchill Close

PO377AG

Clarendon Road

PO369GZ

Sandown Road

PO377AP

Regent Street

PO376EU

Arthurs Hill

PO368PF

Cross Road

PO377LR

Collingwood Road

PO377LN

Collingwood Road

PO376DQ

Queens Road

PO369LQ

Flitcroft Gardens

PO376BG

Esplanade

PO376HJ

Magnum Hall

PO369HS

Percy Road

PO376BE

Osborne Road

PO377AH

St Pauls Avenue

PO369HZ

Lea Road

PO376JY

High Street

PO376PH

Pomona Road

PO376HT

Sandown Road

PO376BU

Cross Street

PO376BT

Esplanade

PO376PL

Victoria Avenue

PO368NY

The Glade

PO369PD

Oaktree Close

PO376AS

Palmerston Road

PO377NB

Hatherton Road

PO376AL

Chine Avenue

PO377HR

Carter Road

PO369LJ

Sandown Road

PO369LZ

Rosemead

PO376JD

Alresford Road

PO376AF

Alexandra Road

PO376EY

Arthurs Hill

PO376JN

High Street

PO376ET

St Boniface Cliff Road

PO376HA

Clarence Gardens

PO369NB

Porter Avenue

PO376LY

Victoria Avenue

PO369LN

Newport Road

PO376QD

Wentworth Close

PO376HF

Sandown Road

PO377DG

Oaklyn Gardens

PO377JS

Brook Road

PO369PP

James Mews

PO377BU

Wilton Park Road

PO376AR

Shanklin South

PO376BN

Esplanade

PO376RD

Cowleaze Hill

PO376DP

Clarendon Road

PO376RE

Priory Road

PO376AU

Palmerston Road

PO369JF

Sandown Road

PO376PQ

Victoria Avenue

PO376DG

Queens Road

PO376HD

Howard Road

PO377BY

Wilton Park Road

PO377NP

Orchardleigh Road

PO376EX

Arthurs Hill

PO377AJ

Regent Street

PO376PT

Westhill Road

PO376HP

Sandown Road

PO376NT

Rubstone Court

PO369JY

Sandown Road

PO376HS

Littlestairs Road

PO369JT

Sandown Road

PO376RF

Popham Road

PO377BQ

Milford Road

PO369HU

Alfred Road

PO377BN

Orchardleigh Road

PO376EE

Arthurs Hill

PO376NN

Grange Road

PO376FE

Prospect Mews

PO376NY

Florence Road

PO376EB

East Mount Road

PO376NZ

Paddock Road

PO376EJ

Crescent Road

PO377NT

Sibden Road

PO376AW

Queens Road

PO376QZ

Cowleaze Hill

PO376AE

Prospect Road

PO376RX

Ash Grove

PO376EA

Hope Road

Data Sources

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