PO30 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Town Lane, 0.5km from Barton in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO30 1AR offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00087492 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWN LANE, PO30 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN LANE, PO30 1AR.
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41
£ 32,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO30 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £55k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1AR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 58,500
23 sales · Mean £ 78,239
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO30 1AR are high at 212 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Medina House School
Nine Acres Primary School
Barton Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
St George's School
Island Learning Centre
Summerfields Primary School
Hunnyhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.9 km
- Caffe Isola0.2 km
- ComiCoffee0.2 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- Isobel Centre0.7 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- All Rise0.1 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.3 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- Easy Weigh0.2 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.2 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The George Inn0.2 km
- Calverts Hotel0.2 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.2 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- One Holyrood0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.3 km
- Newport Parish Council0.9 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.1 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.2 km
- The Crispin0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Fry Nation0.4 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- McDonald's0.2 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.6 km
- Smallbrook Junction9.7 km
- Ryde9.8 km
Bus Stops
- IOW Festivals Temp Stop0.1 km
- Hogs Head0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301AR · Data under Open Government Licence