PO30 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 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 1BG 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00087494 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PO30 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PO30 1BG.
390
34
£ 32,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1BG 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO30 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1BG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 1BG is above average at 127 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.
school Local Schools
Nine Acres Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Island Learning Centre
Medina House School
Christ The King College
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Barton Primary School
St George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.6 km
- Caffe Isola0.2 km
- ComiCoffee0.1 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- KFC Newport0.6 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- All Rise0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.0 km
- Easy Weigh0.1 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.3 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The George Inn0.2 km
- Calverts Hotel0.5 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.5 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- One Holyrood0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.6 km
- Newport Parish Council0.6 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.3 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.3 km
- The Crispin0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Fry Nation0.0 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- McDonald's0.2 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.7 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.1 km
- Ryde10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Drill Hall Road0.0 km
- Drill Hall Road0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Lugley Street0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301BG · Data under Open Government Licence