PO33 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Great Preston Road, 0.4km from Elmfield in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO33, PO33 1AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO33 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00087594 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1AY.
302
52
£ 35,500 /yr
37%
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
PO33 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% 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 PO33 1AY. The average age is 52.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
Detached
£ 282,500
5 sales · Mean £ 288,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO33 1AY has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Haylands Primary School
Dover Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Marlborough Store0.6 km
- Oakfield Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- High Park Tavern0.5 km
- IOW Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- John's Club0.7 km
- Westridge Golf Centre0.8 km
- Westridge Squash & Tone Zone Gym0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartletts Green Farm Tearooms0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Olive Tree0.6 km
- Wight Karting0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- French Franks 20.8 km
- Hayden's Chip Shop0.9 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smallbrook Junction0.7 km
- Ryde St Johns Road1.1 km
- Ryde1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westridge Cross0.1 km
- High Park Road0.1 km
- High Park Road0.1 km
- Westridge Cross0.1 km
- Hayward Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331AY · Data under Open Government Licence