Steephill Road Shanklin, Isle of Wight
36 addresses across 4 postcodes (PO37), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82001646.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8, E: 2).
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tower Gardens, is about 130 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 57 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bay Medical Practice, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £184,650 | £184,300 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £505,000 | £505,000 | £505,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | 7 PO37 6AB | Terraced | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2023 | FLAT 1, THE POST HOUSE, 1 PO37 6AB | Flat or maisonette | £565,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Nov 2023 | 1C PO37 6AB | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 2022 | 9 PO37 6AB | Terraced | £184,300 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2022 | STABLE COTTAGE, 1A PO37 6AB | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2021 | 13 PO37 6AB | Detached | £585,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jan 2021 | 13 PO37 6AB | Other | £585,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 May 2017 | 16 PO37 6AB | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 13 PO37 6AB | Detached | £505,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2010 | INGERSLEY HOTEL PO37 6AB | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 30 Dec 2009 | 7 PO37 6AB | Terraced | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 1A PO37 6AB | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 16 PO37 6AB | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 5 PO37 6AB | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 9 PO37 6AB | Terraced | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jan 1998 | 9 PO37 6AB | Terraced | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jun 1997 | 13 PO37 6AB | Detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 1995 | 13 PO37 6AB | Detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, detached (3); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2007-2011 (6); 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 A (31% of about 1,120 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 (230 m)
- Sunny Bay Apartments, Alexandra Road, Shanklin, PO37 6 AF, permissioned (260 m)
- Highmead and The Laurels (formally Elmdon House), 3, Highfield Road, Shanklin, not permissioned (360 m)
- SPA site, Shanklin Esplanade, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Firbank 8 Crescent Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6DH, pending decision (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Shanklin Esplanade Car Park, Shanklin, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Curraghmore 22 Hope Road Shanklin, Isle Of Wight PO37 6EA, pending decision (780 m (0.5 miles))
- St Anthonys Convent, 20 Beatrice Avenue, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 6EN, permissioned (900 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 57 m and 64 m above sea level (61 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 6AB | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| PO37 6AE | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| PO37 6AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO37 6AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shanklin 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lake 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Sandown 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Daishs Shanklin | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shanklin Bus Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orchardleigh Road Long Stay Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 38 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 90.8 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bay Medical Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Richards Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Shanklin Regent Street | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Gardens 2.5 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Big Meade 5.4 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,150 m² | 450 m (0.3 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*), 730 m (0.5 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* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Chine | Valley | 220 m south-east |
| Shanklin Beach | Beach | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Batts Copse | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Sibden Hill | Hill | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Little Stairs Point | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Gear Gap Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 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) | 5.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 36 |
11 of the street's 36 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 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Theatre PO37 6AJ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| The Grange PO37 6AA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Vernon Cottage Tearooms PO37 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Chine Masonic Club PO37 6AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2017 |
| The Tommy Bradshaws Bar \& Bistro PO37 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Old Village Stores PO37 6NJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Paramount Cafe PO37 6NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2025 |
| All In One Shop PO37 6NJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| John's Club Isle Of Wight PO37 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2024 |
| Don Santos Coffee Shop PO37 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Brew And Browse (at Corner House Antiques) PO37 6NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| House Of Spice PO37 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Townhouse PO37 6JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Dennis HQ PO37 6JN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| SIS Cafe LTD PO37 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prospect Road (39); On or near Cross Street (21); On or near Parking Area (18); On or near High Street (16); On or near Pomona Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- 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 6AB: 28 addresses
- PO37 6AH: 4 addresses
- PO37 6AJ: 3 addresses
- PO37 6AE: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Eastcliff Road · High Street · Pomona Road · Chine Avenue · Prospect Road · Salem Road · Alexandra Road · Paddock Road · Yarborough Arcade · St John's Road · Grange Road · Orchardleigh 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.