Sandown
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.653, -1.169 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 58 84 |
| Population: | 20,155 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Sandown on the Isle of Wight, England is a classic seaside town set on the broad curve of Sandown Bay, known for its long sandy beach, Victorian esplanade and the family-friendly Sandown Pier. The low chalk cliffs and sandy coves around nearby Yaverland make it a popular spot for fossil hunters and watersports enthusiasts, while easy access to neighbouring towns such as Shanklin keeps it well connected around the island.
Historically developed as a Victorian resort, Sandown still leans heavily on tourism and hospitality - hotels, holiday parks and seasonal businesses dominate the local economy - mixed with a substantial retired population and year‑round residents. Cultural highlights include the island’s fossil displays at Dinosaur Isle and a steady programme of seaside events and attractions that maintain its traditional British seaside atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Sandown
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Portsmouth 12 miles19.4 km
- Gosport 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Waterlooville 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bognor Regis 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Fareham 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Eastleigh 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Havant 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Totton 23.6 miles38 km
- Totton and Eling 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Chichester 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Lake North Ward 0 miles0 km
- Lake Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Sandown South Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Lake South Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sandown North Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Yaverland Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Apse Heath Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Shanklin Central Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shanklin Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Winford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Brading Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Sandown
PO36 8JW, PO36 9QA, PO36 9AW, PO36 9NJ, PO36 8LY, PO36 8HW, PO36 8EU, PO36 8JQ, PO36 9AB … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.8 miles49.5 km
- Sandown Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Lake Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
Hotels in Sandown Ad
- Trouville Hotel
- Bayshore Hotel 3
- Bay View - Seafront, Sandown - Free Car Ferry 2
- Royal Pier
- The Altavia Hotel
- The Broadway Park Hotel
- Hotel Maria
- Regent Court - Seafront, Sandown - Free Car Ferry 2
Schools in Sandown
- Broadlea Primary School Primary
- The Bay C of E School All ages
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 1 mile1.6 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 3.7 miles6 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Osborne House Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Northcourt Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 10.2 miles16.5 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km