Queen's Road Shanklin, Isle of Wight
92 addresses across 7 postcodes (PO37), about 670 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 82001370.
- Energy: 55 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 27, D: 13, E: 8).
- 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 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tower Gardens, is about 90 m 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 32 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 71 of its 92 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
55 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Flat (28); House, semi-detached (10); Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 2007-2011 (16); 1900-1929 (6); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (24); owner-occupied (21); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 5a, Queens Road
- 18, Queens Road
- 18b, Queens Road
- 18c Queens Road
- 18d Queens Road
- 21, Queens Road
- 24c, Queens Road
- 25a, Queens Road
- 26, Queens Road
- 30a, Queens Road
- 31, Queens Road
- 33, Queens Road
- 34, Queens Road
- 37, Queens Road
- 48, Queens Road
- 54, Queens Road
- Flat 1, 35a Queens Road
- Flat 2, 28, Queens Road
- Flat 3, 15, Queens Road
- Flat 3, 35a, Queens Road
- Flat 4, 35a, Queens Road
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 (32% of about 1,970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Queensmead 12 Queens Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6AN, permissioned (130 m)
- Sunny Bay Apartments, Alexandra Road, Shanklin, PO37 6 AF, permissioned (200 m)
- SPA site, Shanklin Esplanade, not permissioned (240 m)
- Shanklin Esplanade Car Park, Shanklin, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Firbank 8 Crescent Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6DH, pending decision (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Highmead and The Laurels (formally Elmdon House), 3, Highfield Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Curraghmore 22 Hope Road Shanklin, Isle Of Wight PO37 6EA, pending decision (630 m (0.4 miles))
- St Anthonys Convent, 20 Beatrice Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6EN, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 92 addresses are between 32 m and 44 m above sea level (41 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO37 6AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brunswick Hotel Shanklin | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Landguard Road Short Stay Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 38.1 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 90.5 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bay Medical Practice | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Richards Dental Surgery | 300 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Shanklin Regent Street | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Gardens 2.5 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Big Meade 5.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,150 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Blasius, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Blasius | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Beach | Beach | 210 m south-east |
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 230 m south |
| Batts Copse | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 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 | 19 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 92 |
71 of the street's 92 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 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Amara Inn PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Havelock (Isle Of Wight) Ltd PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| The Brunswick Hotel PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Oct 2025 |
| The Clifton PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| The Belmont PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| The Shanklin Abbeyfield Society Ltd PO37 6AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Marlborough Hotel PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Q Hotel PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Keats Green Hotel Ltd PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Fig Tree Hotel PO37 6AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Rylstone Tea Gardens Ltd PO37 6BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Fishermans Cottage PO37 6BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Nook PO37 6BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Chine Inn PO37 6BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Shanklin Chine Tea Gardens PO37 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prospect Road (39); On or near Osborne Road (18); On or near Parking Area (13); On or near Everton Lane (8); On or near Eastcliff Promenade (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 3 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Highway repair and maintenance works, 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Cottage (restaurant/cafe/canteen, PO37 6NJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Island Crafts And Gifts (retailers - other, PO37 6NR) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 17 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO37 6AW: 33 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- PO37 6AN: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- PO37 6DQ: 14 addresses
- PO37 6DG: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- PO37 6AR: 2 addresses
- PO37 6AG: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- PO37 6BF: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alexandra Road · Chine Avenue · Queens Road · Keats Green · Everton Lane · Osborne Road · Prospect Road · Chine Avenue · Chine Hill · Esplanade · Osborne Steps · Palmerston 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.