Town Pop. 8,739

Living in Shanklin: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shanklin is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Shanklin most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 33/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the PO36 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Shanklin sits 11 points above the PO36 district figure of 53/100. Broadband (81) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO36 postcode district.

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Shanklin scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 428 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 94 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 63 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 148 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 58 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 49 crimes
  3. 3 Prospect Road 37 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Broadlea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Gatten and Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit10.4 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre11.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bay Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,713 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 293 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate42.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired40.1%Student2.3%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Shanklin 0.1 mi
Lake 1.2 mi
Sandown 1.9 mi
J2 M275 13 mi
J2 M275 13.4 mi
J1 M275 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 48
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 122
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 38

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,188 70
Detached £340,000 21
Semi-detached £300,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £151,750 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£142k £243k £346k £447k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sandown 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ventnor 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanklin a nice place to live?

Shanklin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shanklin is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shanklin?

Shanklin has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 904 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shanklin?

Among the top-rated schools in Shanklin are Broadlea Primary School, Gatten and Lake Primary School and St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Shanklin in total.

What are house prices like in Shanklin?

The current median house price in Shanklin is £277,188, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £300,000, flat £151,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shanklin in context

See where Shanklin ranks among the best places to live in Isle of Wight

Postcode districts in Shanklin

PO36 44 ⇄
PO37 45 ⇄

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