Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO30 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO30 1AS.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO30 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PO30 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO30 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Newport in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO30 1AS offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00087494 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1AS. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO30 1AS is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting260
Violence and sexual offences244
Anti-social behaviour101
Public order101
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Nine Acres Primary School

Good377 pupils0.3 km
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School

Good305 pupils0.4 km
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Christ The King College

Requires Improvement1176 pupils0.9 km
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Island Learning Centre

Good26 pupils1.0 km
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Medina House School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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St George's School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Barton Primary School

Good281 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.5 km
  • Caffe Isola0.3 km
  • ComiCoffee0.2 km
  • Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • KFC Newport0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • All Rise0.4 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Easy Weigh0.2 km
  • Farmhouse Fayre0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The George Inn0.3 km
  • Calverts Hotel0.5 km
  • Newport Quay Hotel0.5 km
  • Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • One Holyrood0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Bar Fever0.7 km
  • Newport Parish Council0.5 km
  • Southern Vectis Social Club0.4 km
  • Strings Bar \& Venue0.3 km
  • The Crispin0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Fry Nation0.1 km
  • Loys Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes6.7 km
  • Smallbrook Junction10.1 km
  • Ryde10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Drill Hall Road0.0 km
  • Drill Hall Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km