PO30 1AF is a mixed residential area on Woodbine Close, 0.5km from Shide in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Mountjoy & Shide ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Within the PO30 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00087504 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBINE CLOSE, PO30 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBINE CLOSE, PO30 1AF.
439
36
£ 40,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1AF 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO30 1AF — age 36, 43% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1AF. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 1AF is moderate at 63 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
Nine Acres Primary School
St George's School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Christ The King College
Barton Primary School
Medina House School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.6 km
- Caffe Isola0.4 km
- ComiCoffee0.5 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- KFC Newport0.7 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- All Rise0.6 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- Easy Weigh0.5 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.5 km
- Calverts Hotel0.8 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.8 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- One Holyrood0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.7 km
- Newport Parish Council0.6 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.6 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.4 km
- The Crispin0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fry Nation0.5 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.2 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.1 km
- Ryde10.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Road0.3 km
- The Tack Shack0.3 km
- Watergate Roundabout0.3 km
- Milne Way0.4 km
- Whitepit Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301AF · Data under Open Government Licence