PO30 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carisbrooke Road, 0.5km 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 8.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00087507 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BW.
323
39
£ 32,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO30 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1BW. The average age is 39.2. 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
Terraced
£ 345,000
11 sales · Mean £ 340,954
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 1BW is above average at 109 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
Nine Acres Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Christ The King College
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Island Learning Centre
St George's School
Carisbrooke College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.4 km
- Caffe Isola0.3 km
- ComiCoffee0.3 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- KFC Newport0.8 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- All Rise0.5 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.2 km
- Easy Weigh0.3 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.3 km
- Calverts Hotel0.6 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.6 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- One Holyrood0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.8 km
- Newport Parish Council0.4 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.5 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.4 km
- The Crispin0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fry Nation0.2 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.8 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.2 km
- Ryde10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Drill Hall Road0.1 km
- Drill Hall Road0.2 km
- Simeon Monument0.3 km
- Simeon Monument0.4 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301BW · Data under Open Government Licence