Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1AZ.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO33 1AZ 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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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PO33 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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

PO33 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Preston Road, 0.3km from Preston Farm in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO33 1AZ 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 9.6% 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 PO33 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00087592 (shared with 7 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 PO33 1AZ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
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

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 215,625

Detached

£ 255,000

7 sales · Mean £ 245,714

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

PO33 1AZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences39
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.9 km
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Haylands Primary School

Good376 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement184 pupils1.2 km
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Dover Park Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Marlborough Store0.6 km
  • Oakfield Stores0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • High Park Tavern0.6 km
  • IOW Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
  • John's Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bartletts Green Farm Tearooms1.0 km
  • Olive Tree0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • French Franks 20.8 km
  • Hayden's Chip Shop0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smallbrook Junction0.5 km
  • Ryde St Johns Road0.9 km
  • Ryde1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Close0.1 km
  • Preston Close0.1 km
  • High Park Road0.1 km
  • High Park Road0.2 km
  • Westridge Cross0.3 km