PO30 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Carisbrooke Road, 0.6km from Mount Joy in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Newport West ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO30 1DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00087340 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, PO30 1DQ.
320
47
£ 40,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 1DQ — age 47, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 1DQ. The average age is 46.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
13 sales · Mean £ 132,019
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 1DQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Christ The King College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Nine Acres Primary School
Carisbrooke College
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
St George's School
Island Learning Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe0.3 km
- Caffe Isola1.0 km
- ComiCoffee1.0 km
- New Ming Garden1.0 km
- Novo1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Easy Weigh1.0 km
- Farmhouse Fayre1.0 km
- Farnsworth Newsagents0.9 km
- Fernando's Oriental Store0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn1.0 km
- The Small B And B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Newport Parish Council0.3 km
- The Crispin0.8 km
- The Castle Inn1.0 km
- The Eight Bells0.4 km
- Waverley Inn Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Fry Nation0.9 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.4 km
- Smallbrook Junction10.8 km
- Ryde10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lukely Terrace0.0 km
- Lukely Terrace0.1 km
- Lukely Gardens0.1 km
- Christ the King College0.2 km
- Cedar Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO301DQ · Data under Open Government Licence