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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

PO369LB

Sandown Road

PO376PS

Westhill Road

PO376SB

The Limes

PO376DJ

Crescent Road

PO376LS

Victoria Avenue

PO376BB

Park Road

PO376EG

Hope Road

PO376RH

Luccombe Farm Cottages

PO369HW

Lake Green Road

PO376JW

High Street

PO376DH

Crescent Road

PO377BZ

Wilton Road

PO368PN

Cliff Path

PO376LR

Victoria Avenue

PO376AD

Prospect Road

PO377LU

Brook Road

PO376PE

Salem Road

PO377AS

Station Approach

PO376PD

Paddock Road

PO377AL

St Pauls Avenue

PO376AH

Beaumont Place

PO369JX

Sandown Road

PO377BH

Clarence Road

PO368PE

Stag Road

PO376QY

Church Road

PO376AB

Steephill Road

PO376DN

East Mount Road

PO376FD

Palmerston Road

PO377BG

Avenue Road

PO377AR

Regent Street

PO376FN

Old Church Lane

PO369JN

New Road

PO376LA

High Street

PO376NJ

High Street

PO376EL

Hope Road

PO376LB

High Street

PO369LL

Sandown Road

PO369PX

New Road

PO376DW

Clarendon Road

PO369FP

Kerry Green Mews

PO369JS

Sandown Road

PO377LT

Northbourne Avenue

PO376NX

Rectory Road

PO376AT

Cross Street

PO376RR

Luccombe Road

PO376PB

Florence Road

PO377AE

Regent Street

PO376BF

Osborne Road

PO376NL

High Street

PO376RT

The Highway

PO369NA

Porter Avenue

PO377HF

Wheeler Way

PO368NP

Talbot Road

PO368PG

Heath Road

PO369EX

Lake Hill

PO377NA

Hatherton Road

PO377BF

Atherley Road

PO368NR

Cliff Road

PO377HD

Green Lane

PO376AN

Queens Road

PO376BD

Palmerston Road

PO376RW

Luccombe Chine

PO376QH

Cliff Bridge

PO376DD

Scinde Crescent

PO376AZ

Park Road

PO376AY

Park Road

PO376SD

Vaughan Way

PO376FA

Cliff View Mews

PO376PU

Westhill Road

PO376RA

Cowleaze Hill

PO376BS

Esplanade

PO377DF

Oaklyn Gardens

PO376FF

Hope Road

PO376HE

Sandown Road

PO376HX

Alresford Road

PO376EF

Arthurs Hill

PO377DA

Wilton Road

PO377BT

Wilton Park Road

PO369BF

Lake Green Road

PO376PP

Highfield Road

PO376LU

Victoria Avenue

PO376HR

Littlestairs Road

PO377PA

Furze Hill Road

PO376LX

Hungerberry Close

PO376EZ

Arthurs Hill

PO376QS

Manor Road

PO376EH

Hope Road

PO377AQ

Spring Gardens

PO376PX

Westhill Drive

PO376PW

Victoria Avenue

PO377BJ

Regent Street

PO376HB

St Martins Avenue

PO376ES

Northcliff Gardens

PO376PN

Victoria Avenue

PO369JP

Sandown Road

PO376EW

Arthurs Hill

PO369HY

Lea Road

PO369JW

New Road

PO377BB

Marine Cross Road

PO377BW

Wilton Park Road

Data Sources

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