PO33 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smallbrook Lane, 0.5km from Elmfield in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO33 1BB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £700k. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00087592 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMALLBROOK LANE, PO33 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLBROOK LANE, PO33 1BB.
294
38
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO33 1BB 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 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO33 1BB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO33 1BB is moderate at 51 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
Haylands Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dover Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Marlborough Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- High Park Tavern0.6 km
- IOW Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
- John's Club0.8 km
- Westridge Golf Centre0.8 km
- Westridge Squash & Tone Zone Gym0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartletts Green Farm Tearooms0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Olive Tree0.5 km
- Wight Karting0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- French Franks 20.9 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smallbrook Junction0.6 km
- Ryde St Johns Road1.2 km
- Ryde1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Westridge Cross0.1 km
- High Park Road0.1 km
- Westridge Cross0.1 km
- High Park Road0.2 km
- Hayward Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331BB · Data under Open Government Licence