Living in PO36, Isle of Wight
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO36 in Isle of Wight. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Isle of Wight: £240,998, up 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around PO36
111 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO36 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £51,000 to £699,950. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SPRINGFIELD MEWS, 59 STATION AVENUE, PO36 8HU | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 22 JEALS LANE, PO36 9NS | semi-detached | £226,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 83 PEROWNE WAY, PO36 9BU | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 4 CORONATION MEWS, PO36 8JZ | terraced | £162,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 79 JEALS LANE, PO36 9NS | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 1 NEWLANDS VILLA APARTMENTS, 2 ROYAL CRESCENT, PO36 8LZ | flat-maisonette | £73,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Church of England School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Newchurch Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
108 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PO36 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Isle of Wight's figures.
Common questions about PO36
What is the average house price in PO36?
The average sold price in Isle of Wight is £240,998 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PO36?
Prices in Isle of Wight are up 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PO36?
The median of 111 recorded sales around central PO36 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £51,000 to £699,950 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PO36?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO36, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PO36?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO36 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PO36 at risk of flooding?
Central PO36 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PO36 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 108 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PO36 safe?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO36 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PO36 or PO37, PO36 or PO35, PO36 or PO33.
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