PO33 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Preston Road, 0.2km 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 1BA 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00087592 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT PRESTON ROAD, PO33 1BA.
294
38
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO33 1BA 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.
Area Character
PO33 1BA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO33 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO33 1BA has low crime rates — 34 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
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
Haylands Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dover Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Marlborough Store0.6 km
- Oakfield Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- High Park Tavern0.6 km
- IOW Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- John's Club0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Olive Tree0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- French Franks 20.9 km
- Hayden's Chip Shop0.7 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smallbrook Junction0.5 km
- Ryde St Johns Road0.8 km
- Ryde1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Preston Close0.0 km
- Preston Close0.0 km
- Ryde Business Park0.2 km
- High Park Road0.2 km
- High Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331BA · Data under Open Government Licence