PO30 1NB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mount Joy, 0.4km 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 1NB represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00087482 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT JOY, PO30 1NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT JOY, PO30 1NB.
337
48
£ 40,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO30 1NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1NB. The average age is 48.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1NB has low crime rates — 33 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
St George's School
Nine Acres Primary School
Christ The King College
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Barton Primary School
Carisbrooke College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Isola0.7 km
- ComiCoffee0.8 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- New Ming Garden0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- All Rise0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Easy Weigh0.8 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.7 km
- Farnsworth Newsagents0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The George Inn0.8 km
- The Small B And B0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Newport Parish Council0.7 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.9 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.8 km
- The Crispin0.8 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Fry Nation0.9 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.5 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.2 km
- Sandown10.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Tack Shack0.1 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
- Whitepit Lane0.2 km
- Watergate Roundabout0.3 km
- Chandler Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301NB · Data under Open Government Licence