Selsey View Shanklin, Isle of Wight
1 address across 1 postcode (PO37), about 30 m long. USRN 82005675.
- 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 Shanklin, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lake Cliff Gardens, is about 680 m (0.4 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: It is about 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (35% of about 740 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)
- St Anthonys Convent, 20 Beatrice Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6EN, permissioned (130 m)
- Curraghmore 22 Hope Road Shanklin, Isle Of Wight PO37 6EA, pending decision (240 m)
- Firbank 8 Crescent Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6DH, pending decision (360 m)
- Shanklin Esplanade Car Park, Shanklin, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- SPA site, Shanklin Esplanade, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Sunny Bay Apartments, Alexandra Road, Shanklin, PO37 6 AF, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Queensmead 12 Queens Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6AN, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 45 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO37 6HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esplanade Gardens Shanklin Esplanade | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Shanklin Car Park | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 89.8 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bay Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Littlestairs Dental Centre | 390 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Shanklin Regent Street | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lake Cliff Gardens 1.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,770 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Big Meade 5.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,390 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sandown Barrack Battery, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Barrack Battery | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Beach | Beach | 160 m south-east |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 380 m north-east |
| Batts Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 490 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 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mews @ Sea Gables PO37 6ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 10 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Hideaway PO37 6ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Haven Hall PO37 6HD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2024 |
| Londis - Arthurs Hill PO37 6EZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Channel View Hotel PO37 6EH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Springfield Nursing Home PO37 6EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Erling's Original Liquorice Co. LLP PO37 6EW | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Curraghmore Hotel PO37 6EA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Chestnuts PO37 6EA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Mayfair Hotel PO37 6ED | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Clubhouse Cafe PO37 6ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Sunrise Hotel PO37 6ED | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Avenue Shanklin PO37 7BG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2025 |
| The Royson Guesthouse PO37 6HS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Miclaran PO37 6HS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Arthur'S Hill (6); On or near St Martin'S Avenue (6); On or near Delphi Road (4); On or near St Boniface Cliff Road (3); On or near Selsey View (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
- PO37 6HA: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Northcliff Gardens · Clarence Gardens · Cliff Walk · Cliff Road · St Boniface Cliff Road · St Martin's Avenue · Culver Road · Howard Road · Beatrice Avenue · Arthur's Hill · Magnum Hall · Delphi 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.