Rushclose Shanklin, Isle of Wight
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO37), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82005971.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 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 D; Band D in Isle of Wight costs £2,626 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 5% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tower Gardens, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £655,000 | £645,000 | £665,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £405,500 | £405,500 | £405,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £382,500 | £340,000 | £425,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £395,000 | £390,000 | £400,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 9 PO37 7NW | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 8 May 2024 | 3 PO37 7NW | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2023 | 17 PO37 7NW | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 4 PO37 7NW | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 5 PO37 7NW | Detached | £665,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 6 PO37 7NW | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2020 | 14 PO37 7NW | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 21 PO37 7NW | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2018 | 4 PO37 7NW | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2017 | 20 PO37 7NW | Detached | £405,500 | |
| 20 Jul 2016 | 3 PO37 7NW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 9 May 2016 | 14 PO37 7NW | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2015 | 9 PO37 7NW | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | 16 PO37 7NW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2013 | 15 PO37 7NW | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2010 | 12 PO37 7NW | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 18 PO37 7NW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2009 | 13 PO37 7NW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2008 | 9 PO37 7NW | Detached | £399,000 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 17 PO37 7NW | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 28 May 2008 | 16 PO37 7NW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2007 | 8 PO37 7NW | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 25 May 2007 | 15 PO37 7NW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2006 | 1 PO37 7NW | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 6 Dec 2005 | 10 PO37 7NW | Detached | £177,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 189 m². Most common: House, detached (18). Built: 2007-2011 (7); 2008 (3); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 D (28% of about 760 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)
- Highmead and The Laurels (formally Elmdon House), 3, Highfield Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 24 addresses are between 68 m and 75 m above sea level (72 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO37 7NW | 100% | 5% | 5% | 0% |
| PO37 7PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliff Bridge Shanklin | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Orchardleigh Road Long Stay Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 37.5 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.6 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bay Medical Practice | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Richards Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | *deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Shanklin | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Tower Gardens 2.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,770 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Shanklin and Godshill Cricket Club 1.4 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,950 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 380 m east |
| Hungerberry Copse | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Shanklin Beach | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 24 | 24 |
None of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rushclose (8); On or near Silver Trees (7); On or near East Mead (3); On or near Windsor Drive (3); On or near Oak Hills (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 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
Worsley View · Peacock Close · Oak Hills · East Mead · Victoria Avenue · Cliff Farm Approach · Windsor Drive · Upper Hyde Lane · Upper Hyde Farm Lane · Blythe Way · Silver Trees · Victoria Avenue
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.