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 80 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 of residents in Shanklin Central is £33,817 per year.
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
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
Religion
Christian
2,055
51.49%
No religion
1,603
40.17%
Not answered
270
6.77%
Other religion
20
0.5%
Buddhist
18
0.45%
Total population: 3,991
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
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
1,565
45.44%
Retired
1,246
36.18%
Long-term sick or disabled
186
5.4%
Looking after home or family
129
3.75%
Other economically inactive
108
3.14%
Total 16+ residents: 3,444
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
Housing type
Detached
652
35.73%
Semi-detached
464
25.42%
Purpose-built flat
387
21.21%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
175
9.59%
Terraced
82
4.49%
Total households: 1,825
Property prices in Shanklin Central
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 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.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
12
£307,500
£266,500
£298,750
£383,750
£610,375
Flats
12
£152,250
£84,500
£133,500
£187,875
£273,425
Semi-Detached
13
£270,000
£215,970
£246,500
£307,000
£405,970
Terraced
3
£207,500
£155,750
£178,750
£218,750
£227,750
10 years median price trend
in Shanklin Central
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shanklin Central.
