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Shanklin Central

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About

Shanklin Central ward encompasses the historic heart of Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. The area is defined by its compact layout, with the main High Street running through its core. This central thoroughfare is lined with a mix of independent shops, traditional tearooms, and local services that cater primarily to residents and visitors. The ward's topography slopes gently from the inland areas down towards the cliffs above the sea, though the beach itself lies just outside its boundary.

A defining characteristic is the presence of Shanklin Chine, a deep wooded coastal ravine that cuts through the southern edge of the ward. This natural feature, with its waterfalls and subtropical vegetation, directly influences the area's landscape. The ward includes residential streets of Victorian and Edwardian villas, many now operating as guest houses, which spread back from the central commercial zone. The Old Village section, with its thatched cottages, sits adjacent to the modern town centre.

Area overview

On average Shanklin Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shanklin Central is £40,560 per year. Shanklin Central is home to around 3,991 people, with a population density of about 3,180.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shanklin Central Population
3,991
Population density
3,180.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.14(+102%)
Public order
15.53(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.78(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.27(-25%)
Other theft
7.27(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,748
93.89%
Other White
116
2.91%
Irish
26
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.63%
Other Asian
15
0.38%
Total population: 3,992

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
907
26.31%
No qualifications
743
21.55%
Level 3 (A level)
569
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
490
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
366
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 3,448

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
857
46.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
21.74%
Owns with a mortgage
373
20.43%
Other social rented
115
6.3%
Other forms of private rent
55
3.01%
Total households: 1,826

Property prices in Shanklin Central

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £244,250 in Shanklin Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £757,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shanklin Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£375,000
Flats16£148,500
Semi-Detached19£294,950
Terraced3£207,500

10 years median price trend in Shanklin Central

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

All postcodes in Shanklin Central

PO377BL

Regent Street

PO376EY

Arthurs Hill

PO377BQ

Milford Road

PO376DH

Crescent Road

PO376HA

Clarence Gardens

PO377JR

Landguard Road

PO377BU

Wilton Park Road

PO376ET

St Boniface Cliff Road

PO376EG

Hope Road

PO377JA

Donnington Drive

PO377LQ

Carter Avenue

PO376EZ

Arthurs Hill

PO377LE

Hyde Road

PO377ND

Silver Trees

PO377AH

St Pauls Avenue

PO376EW

Arthurs Hill

PO377AP

Regent Street

PO377JQ

Dracaena Gardens

PO376EE

Arthurs Hill

PO377BW

Wilton Park Road

PO377JZ

Hyde Road

PO377LW

Brook Road

PO377AR

Regent Street

PO377NG

Carter Avenue

PO376EF

Arthurs Hill

PO376DN

East Mount Road

PO377QJ

Oak Hills

PO377AL

St Pauls Avenue

PO377BJ

Regent Street

PO376EN

Beatrice Avenue

PO376EJ

Crescent Road

PO377LD

Brook Road

PO376DQ

Queens Road

PO377JY

Landguard Road

PO376EX

Arthurs Hill

PO376HB

St Martins Avenue

PO377BG

Avenue Road

PO377AZ

Atherley Park Way

PO376FA

Cliff View Mews

PO377JE

Witbank Gardens

PO377HY

Landguard Manor Road

PO377NU

Batts Road

PO377NQ

Carter Avenue

PO377AN

St Pauls Crescent

PO377PS

Upper Hyde Farm Lane

PO377AE

Regent Street

PO377HT

Landguard Road

PO376DR

Crescent Road

PO376EU

Arthurs Hill

PO377DQ

Witbank Close

PO376EA

Hope Road

PO377PR

Upper Hyde Lane

PO377BP

Regent Street

PO376FF

Hope Road

PO377DH

Witbank Gardens

PO377LL

Landguard Road

PO376HJ

Magnum Hall

PO377PD

Hollybrooke Close

PO377LF

Carter Avenue

PO377HR

Carter Road

PO376HD

Howard Road

PO377JT

Josephs Way

PO376ED

Hope Road

PO376HF

Sandown Road

PO377NL

Blythe Way

PO377AT

Atherley Road

PO376EL

Hope Road

PO377BF

Atherley Road

PO377BH

Clarence Road

PO377JF

Green Lane

PO376DL

East Mount Road

PO377JJ

Duncroft Gardens

PO377AX

Atherley Cross Road

PO377NH

Blythe Way

PO376DE

North Road

PO377LG

Carter Avenue

PO377AJ

Regent Street

PO377JW

Denny Gardens

PO377HX

Landguard Road

PO376QL

Victoria Avenue

PO377HU

Landguard Road

PO377AU

Atherley Road

PO377JH

Green Lane

PO376DJ

Crescent Road

PO377PT

America Wood Cottages

PO376DG

Queens Road

PO376DP

Clarendon Road

PO377BE

Atherley Park Close

PO377JN

Brockwood Drive

PO377NJ

Blythe Way

PO377AQ

Spring Gardens

PO377LP

Collingwood Road

PO377PW

Apse Manor Road

PO376EH

Hope Road

PO377BB

Marine Cross Road

PO377LJ

Lower Hyde Road

PO376DF

North Road

PO377AS

Station Approach

PO376ER

Culver Road

PO376ES

Northcliff Gardens

Data Sources

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