CASTLEHOLD LANE, PO30 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

PO30 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Castlehold Lane, 0.6km from Newport in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00087493 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.