Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW.

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Population

524

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO30 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PO30 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £316k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.

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

PO30 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Melrose Close, 0.1km from Shide in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Mountjoy & Shide ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO30 1AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £316k, up 31.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00087476 (shared with 23 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 PO30 1AW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 372,500

4 sales · Mean £ 362,487

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

4 sales · Mean £ 262,500

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

PO30 1AW 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 offences36
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St George's School

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Nine Acres Primary School

Good377 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Primary School

Good281 pupils1.1 km
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School

Good305 pupils1.3 km
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km
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Christ The King College

Requires Improvement1176 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.3 km
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Medina House School

Good101 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe1.0 km
  • Caffe Isola0.8 km
  • ComiCoffee1.0 km
  • Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • KFC Newport1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • All Rise0.9 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas1.0 km
  • Easy Weigh1.0 km
  • Farmhouse Fayre0.8 km
  • Farnsworth Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • The Small B And B0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bar Fever1.0 km
  • Newport Parish Council1.0 km
  • Southern Vectis Social Club0.9 km
  • Strings Bar \& Venue0.8 km
  • The Crispin1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Loys Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Mr T's Snacks Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes7.6 km
  • Smallbrook Junction9.9 km
  • Sandown10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Milne Way0.2 km
  • Watergate Roundabout0.2 km
  • St Johns Road0.2 km
  • Shide Path0.4 km
  • Shide Road0.4 km