Sandown North
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.661, -1.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 60 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Sandown North sits on the east coast of the Isle of Wight, occupying part of the gentle crescent of Sandown Bay with a long sandy seafront, promenade and the familiar silhouette of Sandown Pier. The coastline here is notable for its low sandstone cliffs and occasional exposures of fossils and dinosaur footprints along nearby stretches such as Yaverland and Culver Cliff, which attract both amateur fossil hunters and geology enthusiasts.
Much of the local economy revolves around tourism and seaside leisure – holiday parks, cafés, arcades and small independent shops are prominent – while the resident community is a mix of families, seasonal holidaymakers and older residents. Historically a Victorian resort, the area retains a relaxed, small‑town feel with sailing and angling traditions and regular community events that mark the seasonal rhythm of life by the sea.
Postcode districts covering Sandown North
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21 miles33.7 km
- Portsmouth 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Gosport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Waterlooville 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Bognor Regis 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Fareham 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Eastleigh 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Havant 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Totton 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Totton and Eling 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Chichester 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Yaverland Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Sandown South Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Brading Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lake North Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sandown Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Lake Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Brading & St. Helens Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Lake South Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hillway Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Shanklin Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Shanklin Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Sandown North
PO36 9AN, PO36 8FE, PO36 9AZ, PO36 8QJ, PO36 9AY, PO36 8HU, PO36 8QH, PO36 8DT, PO36 8BN … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 31.6 miles50.8 km
- Sandown Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Brading Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
Hotels in Sandown North Ad
- Bay View - Seafront, Sandown - Free Car Ferry 2
- Hotel Maria
- Regent Court - Seafront, Sandown - Free Car Ferry 2
Schools in Sandown North
- The Bay C of E School All ages
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Osborne House Historic site 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Northcourt Country house 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 9.6 miles15.4 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 9.8 miles15.8 km