PO30 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carisbrooke Road, 0.7km from Mount Joy in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Mountjoy & Shide ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £56k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00087481 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1DU.
294
40
£ 40,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1DU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, PO30 1DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £56k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1DU. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 56,000
1 sales · Mean £ 56,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1DU has low crime rates — 42 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
39 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.1 km
- Caffe Isola0.6 km
- ComiCoffee0.6 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- New Ming Garden0.6 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- All Rise0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- Easy Weigh0.6 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.6 km
- Farnsworth Newsagents0.6 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.6 km
- Calverts Hotel0.9 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.9 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- One Holyrood0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Newport Parish Council0.1 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.7 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.6 km
- The Crispin0.4 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fry Nation0.5 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.1 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.5 km
- Ryde10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Simeon Monument0.0 km
- Simeon Monument0.1 km
- Lukely Terrace0.3 km
- Lukely Gardens0.4 km
- Lukely Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301DU · Data under Open Government Licence