Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

STAPLERS ROAD, PO30 2BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPLERS ROAD, PO30 2BZ.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO30 2BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PO30 2BZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO30 2BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Staplers Road, 0.2km from Cross Lane in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Pan & Barton ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO30 2BZ is 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00087526 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 2BZ. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

4 sales · Mean £ 386,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO30 2BZ is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences201
Public order49
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson44
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Medina House School

Good101 pupils0.1 km
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Barton Primary School

Good281 pupils0.5 km
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Summerfields Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Nine Acres Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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Medina College

Requires Improvement1388 pupils1.1 km
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Island Learning Centre

Good26 pupils1.2 km
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School

Good305 pupils1.3 km
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St George's School

Good197 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • All Rise0.5 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.3 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Easy Weigh0.7 km
  • Farmhouse Fayre0.7 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The George Inn0.7 km
  • Calverts Hotel0.4 km
  • Newport Quay Hotel0.4 km
  • Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • One Holyrood0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Bar Fever0.3 km
  • Southern Vectis Social Club0.6 km
  • Strings Bar \& Venue0.7 km
  • The Crispin0.9 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Caffe Isola0.7 km
  • ComiCoffee0.7 km
  • Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Isobel Centre0.5 km
  • KFC Newport0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Fry Nation0.9 km
  • Loys Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes6.3 km
  • Smallbrook Junction9.3 km
  • Ryde9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadlands House0.1 km
  • Broadlands House0.1 km
  • Hillside0.1 km
  • Hillside0.1 km
  • Robin Hood Street0.2 km