PO30 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Road, 0.6km from Mount Joy in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Mountjoy & Shide ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO30 1DT represents 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 4.2% 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00087481 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, PO30 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, PO30 1DT.
294
40
£ 40,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1DT 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 1DT is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1DT. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
21 sales · Mean £ 189,934
Detached
£ 269,000
2 sales · Mean £ 269,000
Flat
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1DT has low crime rates — 39 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
Carisbrooke College
St George's School
Island Learning Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.1 km
- Caffe Isola0.7 km
- ComiCoffee0.7 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- New Ming Garden0.7 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- All Rise0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.6 km
- Easy Weigh0.7 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.7 km
- Farnsworth Newsagents0.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The George Inn0.7 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- One Holyrood1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.8 km
- The Small B And B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Newport Parish Council0.2 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.8 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.7 km
- The Crispin0.5 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Fry Nation0.6 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.2 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.5 km
- Ryde10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Simeon Monument0.1 km
- Simeon Monument0.1 km
- Lukely Terrace0.2 km
- Lukely Gardens0.3 km
- Lukely Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301DT · Data under Open Government Licence