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Shanklin West & Newchurch

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About

Shanklin West sits on the island’s east coast and includes the seafront and part of the town behind it. The seafront is lined by an esplanade and faces a stretch of sandy beach. The Old Village, with its thatched cottages and independent shops, lies a short walk inland from the promenade. Rail access ends here: Shanklin station marks the eastern terminus of the Island Line, which connects the town to Ryde and the rest of the island rail network. The area mixes residential streets with seasonal visitor facilities and short coastal walks.

Newchurch lies immediately north of Shanklin and is set among farmland and chalk downland. The village is centred on a green and a parish church, and it links into a network of public footpaths and bridleways used by walkers and riders. Local roads and lanes connect Newchurch to neighbouring parishes, and small community facilities and pubs serve residents. The pattern of fields, hedgerows and lanes gives the area a rural character while remaining within easy reach of Shanklin’s services.

Area overview

On average Shanklin West & Newchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shanklin West & Newchurch is £42,983 per year. There are 2 schools in Shanklin West & Newchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shanklin West & Newchurch is home to around 8,022 people, with a population density of about 401.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shanklin West & Newchurch Population
8,022
Population density
401.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.92(-6%)
Shoplifting
12.34(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-11%)
Public order
5.61(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.99(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,691
95.87%
Other White
158
1.97%
Irish
43
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.27%
Total population: 8,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,714
24.35%
No qualifications
1,492
21.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,190
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
784
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,164
58.23%
Owns with a mortgage
880
23.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
9.02%
Other social rented
207
5.57%
Other forms of private rent
91
2.45%
Total households: 3,716

Property prices in Shanklin West & Newchurch

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Shanklin West & Newchurch 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 West & Newchurch 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 West & Newchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£345,000
Flats7£100,000
Semi-Detached28£250,000
Terraced7£215,100

10 years median price trend in Shanklin West & Newchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shanklin West & Newchurch.

All postcodes in Shanklin West & Newchurch

PO369QQ

Sandham Gardens

PO360PS

Woods Drive

PO377PS

Upper Hyde Farm Lane

PO369QR

Merrie Gardens

PO360JY

Forest Road

PO360NW

The Square

PO369RP

Millennium Way

PO377HX

Landguard Road

PO377JQ

Dracaena Gardens

PO369LT

West Avenue

PO377EX

Fir Tree Close

PO360JS

Verbena Cottages

PO360JU

Princelett Shute

PO377LD

Brook Road

PO360EY

Alverstone Road

PO377HU

Landguard Road

PO377JT

Josephs Way

PO369HP

Lake Common Road

PO377LQ

Carter Avenue

PO360JD

Woodside Avenue

PO369LX

Lamorbey Terrace

PO369EQ

The Fairway

PO377HY

Landguard Manor Road

PO368PA

Brownlow Road

PO377PN

Apse Manor Road

PO377PH

Sandy Lane

PO369ED

The Mall

PO377PT

America Wood Cottages

PO377EQ

Whitecross Lane

PO377DX

Green Lane

PO377JJ

Duncroft Gardens

PO377ND

Silver Trees

PO368PP

Araluen Way

PO368NZ

Newcomen Road

PO360LJ

Alverstone Road

PO377LP

Collingwood Road

PO360NN

High Street

PO369HQ

Medeway

PO360PX

The Brambles

PO369PG

Whitecross Lane

PO369HJ

Lake Green Road

PO360NP

Langbridge

PO368NX

Ranelagh Road

PO369PL

Lake Industrial Way

PO360LN

Parkway

PO377LJ

Lower Hyde Road

PO377DH

Witbank Gardens

PO369EL

Fairview Crescent

PO377JD

Landguard Manor Road

PO377JB

Landguard Manor Road

PO383AE

Main Road

PO360LA

Cupressus Avenue

PO360EZ

Main Road

PO360JP

Scotchells Brook Lane

PO369QB

Woodhall Drive

PO377EN

Cedar Drive

PO360LW

Parkway

PO377EA

Green Lane

PO369NN

Cemetery Road

PO369EY

Fairfield Gardens

PO377DS

Beech Tree Drive

PO377JN

Brockwood Drive

PO369EE

The Fairway

PO377LE

Hyde Road

PO369NE

Deans Close

PO377NH

Blythe Way

PO369QA

Ashey View

PO369PT

Merrie Farm Park

PO360NZ

Alverstone Road

PO360FB

Bartletts Close

PO376NB

Peacock Close

PO369NG

Lamorbey Road

PO369NQ

Lamorbey Road

PO377EG

Anderri Way

PO369QF

Home Farm Close

PO360LY

Harbors Lake Lane

PO369QE

Merrie Gardens

PO360NF

High Street

PO377LG

Carter Avenue

PO377PB

Windsor Drive

PO360LZ

Winford Road

PO368PB

Denness Road

PO360JL

Forest Way

PO369GT

Newport Road

PO377BS

Springfield Close

PO369QW

Plover Close

PO369LP

Newport Road

PO360LE

Alverstone Road

PO369HH

Fairmead Close

PO377JL

Lucerne Road

PO369FH

Newport Road

PO377BE

Atherley Park Close

PO369NJ

Westlake Avenue

PO369HB

Lake Hill

PO360NE

Winford Road

PO377LW

Brook Road

PO369ES

Station Approach

PO377LF

Carter Avenue

PO360LQ

Winford Way

PO377DY

Princes Way

Data Sources

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