PO30 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Carisbrooke Road, 0.5km from Newport in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport Central ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00087493 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1BL.
404
41
£ 32,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO30 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1BL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 1BL is above average at 115 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
Nine Acres Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Island Learning Centre
Christ The King College
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Medina House School
St George's School
Barton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.5 km
- Caffe Isola0.3 km
- ComiCoffee0.2 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- KFC Newport0.7 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- All Rise0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
- Easy Weigh0.2 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.3 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.3 km
- Calverts Hotel0.5 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.5 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- One Holyrood0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar Fever0.7 km
- Newport Parish Council0.5 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.4 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.3 km
- The Crispin0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Fry Nation0.1 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.7 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.1 km
- Ryde10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Drill Hall Road0.0 km
- Drill Hall Road0.0 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Lugley Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301BL · Data under Open Government Licence