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Shanklin Central & Lake

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About

Shanklin Central & Lake is a coastal area on the Isle of Wight, known for its mix of traditional charm and seaside attractions. The central part features a high street with independent shops, cafes, and pubs, while the nearby Old Village retains historic thatched cottages and narrow lanes. The area is a short walk from Shanklin Beach, a sandy stretch popular with visitors.

Shanklin Lake, a short distance inland, offers a quieter setting with walking paths and green spaces. The lake is surrounded by gardens and has a small boating area. Nearby, Rylstone Gardens provides shaded walks and a tea room. The area connects easily to the coastal path, leading to nearby attractions like the chine, a wooded ravine with waterfalls.

Area overview

On average Shanklin Central & Lake has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Shanklin Central & Lake is £30,900 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
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

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

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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 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
Detached32£332,500
Flats35£152,000
Semi-Detached26£275,000
Terraced12£230,000

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

PO376AH

Steephill Road

PO376AY

Park Road

PO376DH

Crescent Road

PO376DW

Clarendon Road

PO376JN

High Street

PO376RW

Shanklin Central & Lake

PO377NS

Albert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.