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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

PO376AG

Chine Avenue

PO376LD

Yarborough Arcade

PO376RG

Everton Lane

PO376NW

Grange Road

PO377JX

Landguard Road

PO376JQ

High Street

PO377DE

Oaklyn Gardens

PO376QJ

Cliff Bridge

PO376LP

High Street

PO376BJ

Esplanade

PO377AF

Regent Street

PO369NZ

Little Heath Court

PO376RB

Cowleaze Hill

PO369HT

Louis Road

PO369LD

Haig Close

PO377LX

Garfield Road

PO376SA

Priory Road

PO377BP

Regent Street

PO377HT

Landguard Road

PO376FG

Palmerston Road

PO376RZ

Priory Mews

PO376DR

Crescent Road

PO377NF

Western Road

PO368NS

Cliff Road

PO369PB

Desmond Price Close

PO376BW

Chine Hill

PO369JB

Berry Hill

PO376PF

Pomona Road

PO376HY

Sandown Road

PO377NS

Albert Road

PO377LS

Copse Road

PO376EN

Beatrice Avenue

PO368NU

Currie Road

PO377LY

Albert Road

PO376DF

North Road

PO376RS

Luccombe Road

PO369LE

Sandown Road

PO376QB

Westhill Road

PO377AA

Regent Street

PO377HL

Green Lane

PO376FJ

Woodlands

PO376LT

Victoria Avenue

PO376PG

Victoria Avenue

PO368PJ

Cliff Gardens

PO369LS

Sunnyhill Close

PO376LG

Victoria Avenue

PO376HL

Sandown Road

PO376QA

Westhill Road

PO376RY

Luccombe Cliff

PO376ER

Culver Road

PO376RU

Maythorne Way

PO377AN

St Pauls Crescent

PO369JL

Sandown Road

PO376ED

Hope Road

PO376DE

North Road

PO369JD

Lea Road

PO376BZ

Bracken Dell

PO377DB

Maida Vale Road

PO369HX

Lea Road

PO376AJ

Steephill Road

PO376FB

Manor Road

PO376HH

Craigmore Court

PO368PW

Araluen Way

PO369HR

Whites Mead

PO369LW

Newport Road

PO376DL

East Mount Road

PO369JZ

Sandown Road

PO369JA

Manor Road

PO376QW

Victoria Avenue

PO377AT

Atherley Road

PO376JJ

High Street

PO376BA

St Georges Road

PO377AW

St Pauls Crescent

PO376NU

Church Road

PO376PJ

Victoria Avenue

PO377BL

Regent Street

PO369ND

Carpenter Close

PO376AA

Eastcliff Road

PO377HH

The Rogers

PO369NP

Chelsfield Avenue

PO376PZ

Westhill Road

PO369LG

Flitcroft Gardens

PO369NH

James Avenue

PO376EQ

Chine Mews

PO369LF

Sandown Road

PO377NR

St Johns Road

PO376DS

East Mount Road

PO376QE

Westcombe Park

PO376NS

High Street

PO377JU

Landguard Road

PO377JY

Landguard Road

PO376RL

Luccombe Road

PO377QH

Orchardleigh Road

PO377EU

Green Lane

PO377DW

King Edward Close

PO377AX

Atherley Cross Road

PO368NL

Sunnyside Gardens

PO376QR

Church Road

PO376AQ

Chine Avenue

PO368PS

Brinkcliffe Gardens

Data Sources

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