PO30 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carisbrooke Road, 0.7km from Newport in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Within the PO30 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00087508 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BZ.
259
45
£ 32,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO30 1BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1BZ. The average age is 44.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 174,000
8 sales · Mean £ 183,687
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
2 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Christ The King College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St George's School
Carisbrooke College
Island Learning Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.2 km
- Caffe Isola0.5 km
- ComiCoffee0.5 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- KFC Newport0.9 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- All Rise0.7 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- Easy Weigh0.5 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.5 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.5 km
- Calverts Hotel0.8 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.8 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- One Holyrood0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.9 km
- Newport Parish Council0.2 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.6 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.5 km
- The Crispin0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fry Nation0.4 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.0 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.4 km
- Ryde10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Simeon Monument0.1 km
- Simeon Monument0.2 km
- Drill Hall Road0.3 km
- Drill Hall Road0.4 km
- Lukely Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301BZ · Data under Open Government Licence