Pursley Close Sandown, Isle of Wight
30 addresses across 1 postcode (PO36), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82001350.
- Sales: 44 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 14, E: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Lake, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lake Cliff Gardens, is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £322,500 | £300,000 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £327,500 | £285,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £247,500 | £220,000 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £205,000 | £190,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £212,250 | £209,500 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £211,000 | £211,000 | £211,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £182,500 | £180,000 | £185,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 2 PO36 9QP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2024 | 7 PO36 9QP | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | 27 PO36 9QP | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 23 PO36 9QP | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 12 PO36 9QP | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 3 PO36 9QP | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | 8 PO36 9QP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2021 | 14 PO36 9QP | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 16 PO36 9QP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2019 | 19 PO36 9QP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 22 PO36 9QP | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | TOP OF THE HILL, 26 PO36 9QP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 8 PO36 9QP | Detached | £209,500 | |
| 1 Feb 2018 | 10 PO36 9QP | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 15 PO36 9QP | Detached | £211,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2016 | 7 PO36 9QP | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 16 PO36 9QP | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | 10 PO36 9QP | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2014 | 5 PO36 9QP | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 6 PO36 9QP | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 26 PO36 9QP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 21 PO36 9QP | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 26 May 2011 | 23 PO36 9QP | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2010 | 28 PO36 9QP | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2010 | 25 PO36 9QP | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 17 Jan 2007 | 23 PO36 9QP | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 20 PO36 9QP | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2005 | 29 PO36 9QP | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 24 PO36 9QP | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2003 | 14 PO36 9QP | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 2 PO36 9QP | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 24 PO36 9QP | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2001 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 14 Jan 2000 | 7 PO36 9QP | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1999 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 22 Jul 1999 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1998 | 11 PO36 9QP | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1998 | 13 PO36 9QP | Detached | £77,500 | |
| 14 May 1997 | 20 PO36 9QP | Detached | £59,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1997 | 26 PO36 9QP | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 7 Aug 1996 | 18 PO36 9QP | Detached | £50,500 | |
| 3 Jul 1995 | 1 PO36 9QP | Detached | £83,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (18); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 600 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)
- Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 36 m and 41 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO36 9QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Home Farm Close Merrie Gardens | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-op Shanklin Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 89.4 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bay Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Littlestairs Dental Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | *deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Shanklin | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lake Cliff Gardens 1.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Fairway Park 1.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,540 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sandown Barrack Battery, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Barrack Battery | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Beach | Beach | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Scotchells Withybed | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 30 |
1 of the street's 30 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Bay Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi PO36 9FT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Merrie Garden PO36 9PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| KFC - Lake IOW PO36 9PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Inn PO36 9PE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Broadlea Primary School - Compass PO36 9PE | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Central Convenience Store PO36 9NG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| TJ's Exercise Studio PO36 9PH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ritchie's Diner PO36 9PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Lorron Hotel PO36 9JX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Porter Club Ltd PO36 9LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lovett Way (3); On or near Home Farm Close (1); On or near Merrie Gardens (1); On or near Fir Tree Close (1); On or near Hildyards Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- PO36 9QP: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kestrel Close · Sandham Gardens · Fir Tree Close · Plover Close · Whitecross Path · Linnet Rise · Home Farm Close · Ninham Close · Lovett Way · Whitecross Farm Lane · Ashey View · Meadow Close
All the streets in PO36 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.