Witbank Close, Shanklin
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO37 7DQ.
At a glance
5 property sales on Witbank Close, Shanklin have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 31 Jan 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £270,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Witbank Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Witbank Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO37 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £270,000 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £420,000 | 2 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Witbank Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Witbank Close PO37 7DQ | 31 Jan 2025 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Witbank Close PO37 7DQ | 2 Oct 2023 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Witbank Close PO37 7DQ | 15 Sep 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Witbank Close PO37 7DQ | 19 Nov 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Witbank Close PO37 7DQ | 21 Mar 2017 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Witbank Close | £320,000 (Sep 2021) → £300,000 (Jan 2025) | -6% over 3 yrs |
| 4, Witbank Close | £180,000 (Mar 2017) → £280,000 (Nov 2020) | +56% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Witbank Close
Crime
97 crimes were reported within about a mile of Witbank Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Witbank Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isle of Wight coast Flood alert area
- Shanklin and Sandown Flood alert area
- Eastern Yar Flood alert area
- Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge, Alverstone on the Eastern Yar Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Witbank Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatten and Lake Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy 181 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Broadlea Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Bay Church of England School 1,232 pupils | All-through Church of England | 4–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Forest Edge School 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Newchurch Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Wroxall Primary School 90 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Shanklin station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Lake (Isle of Wight) station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Sandown station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Witbank Gardens (NE-bound, Green Lane) 1 min walk
- Witbank Gardens (SW-bound, Green Lane) 1 min walk
- Wilton Road (NE-bound, Wilton Park Road) 2 min walk
- Wilton Road (SW-bound, Wilton Park Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Bay Medical Practice
Broadway, Sandown · 1.1 mi - Ventnor Medical Practice
3 Albert Street, Ventnor · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 599 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 48.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 42.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,291 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in PO37
- Victoria Avenue£182k
- Hope Road£535k
- Carter Avenue£400k
- Green Lane£308k
- Whitecross Avenue£262k
- Blythe Way£134k
- High Street£124k
- Prospect Road£206k
- Silver Trees£295k
- Sandown Road£276k
- Esplanade£575k
- Atherley Road£188k