PO33 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Road, 0.1km from Elmfield in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO33 1BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 9.9% 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00087588 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET ROAD, PO33 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD, PO33 1BU.
330
42
£ 35,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO33 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO33 1BU — age 42, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO33 1BU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 188,500
8 sales · Mean £ 216,375
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
14 sales · Mean £ 216,407
Flat
£ 118,725
4 sales · Mean £ 119,862
Detached
£ 297,975
4 sales · Mean £ 296,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO33 1BU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Dover Park Primary School
Haylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Appley Manor Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ryde Rowing Club1.0 km
- High Park Tavern0.1 km
- IOW Indoor Bowls Club1.0 km
- John's Club0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Appley Beach Cafe1.0 km
- Cadet Beach Club1.0 km
- Isle Of Wight Bus & Coach Museum0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Marlborough Store0.1 km
- Oakfield Stores0.6 km
- Ryde Inshore Rescue1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- French Franks 20.4 km
- Hayden's Chip Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryde St Johns Road0.8 km
- Smallbrook Junction1.0 km
- Ryde1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Circular Road0.1 km
- Circular Road0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.2 km
- Arundel Road0.3 km
- Hayward Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331BU · Data under Open Government Licence