Carter Road Shanklin, Isle of Wight
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO37), about 70 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 82000289.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Isle of Wight costs £2,626 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 220 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, and Tower Gardens (2.5 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 237 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £22,000 | £22,000 | £22,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2018 | 8 PO37 7HR | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2017 | 10 PO37 7HR | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | 10 PO37 7HR | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 8 PO37 7HR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 8 PO37 7HR | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2003 | 3 PO37 7HR | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2001 | 3 PO37 7HR | Flat or maisonette | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 1996 | 6 PO37 7HR | Semi-detached | £34,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 1995 | 10 PO37 7HR | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Isle of Wight in 2026-27: Band D £2,626 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,751 | £2,042 | £2,334 | £2,626 | £3,209 | £3,793 | £4,376 | £5,252 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (22% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Sunny Bay Apartments, Alexandra Road, Shanklin, PO37 6 AF, permissioned (330 m)
- Firbank 8 Crescent Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6DH, pending decision (380 m)
- Queensmead 12 Queens Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6AN, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Curraghmore 22 Hope Road Shanklin, Isle Of Wight PO37 6EA, pending decision (480 m (0.3 miles))
- SPA site, Shanklin Esplanade, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Shanklin Esplanade Car Park, Shanklin, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- St Anthonys Convent, 20 Beatrice Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6EN, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Highmead and The Laurels (formally Elmdon House), 3, Highfield Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 27 August 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO37 7HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO37 7HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 36 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO37 7HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 7HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 220 m |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Regent Street Shanklin | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 60 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Shanklin Car Park | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 37.5 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 90.5 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bay Medical Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent Pharmacy | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Richards Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 170 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Shanklin | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,590 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tower Gardens 2.5 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Big Meade 5.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,390 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Batts Copse | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Shanklin Beach | Beach | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 9 |
8 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Isle of Wight: see them on the Isle of Wight page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chine Bay Botanicals PO37 7AE | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Falcon Hotel PO37 7AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2016 |
| The Scullery PO37 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Rosie Lee PO37 7AE | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Leafybean Cafe PO37 7LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Age Concern Day Centre - Shanklin Group PO37 7AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Hong Kong City PO37 7AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Eat Wight PO37 7LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Shanklin PO37 7JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Brooke House PO37 7AL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| W J Nigh \& Sons Limited PO37 7HX | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ape Vapes Shanklin PO37 7AF | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Royal British Legion Club Shanklin PO37 7LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Poppies PO37 7LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Poundland PO37 7AB | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (69); On or near Marine Cross Road (32); On or near Atherley Road (24); On or near Parking Area (20); On or near Atherley Cross Road (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Regent Street · Falcon Cross Road · St Paul's Crescent · St Paul's Avenue · Marine Cross Road · Clarendon Road · Spring Gardens · Scinde Crescent · Landguard Road · Brook Road · North Road · Western Road
All the streets in PO37 and across Isle of Wight.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.