PO30 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Melrose Close, 0.1km from Shide in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Mountjoy & Shide ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO30 1AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 31.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00087476 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW.
524
52
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO30 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £316k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1AW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,500
4 sales · Mean £ 362,487
Semi-Detached
£ 261,000
4 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1AW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's School
Nine Acres Primary School
Barton Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Christ The King College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Medina House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe1.0 km
- Caffe Isola0.8 km
- ComiCoffee1.0 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- KFC Newport1.0 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- All Rise0.9 km
- Cineworld Cinemas1.0 km
- Easy Weigh1.0 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.8 km
- Farnsworth Newsagents0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn0.9 km
- The Small B And B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar Fever1.0 km
- Newport Parish Council1.0 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.9 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.8 km
- The Crispin1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Mr T's Snacks Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.6 km
- Smallbrook Junction9.9 km
- Sandown10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Milne Way0.2 km
- Watergate Roundabout0.2 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
- Shide Path0.4 km
- Shide Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301AW · Data under Open Government Licence