PO30 2BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Staplers Road, 0.2km from Cross Lane in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Pan & Barton ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO30 2BZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 PO30 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00087526 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAPLERS ROAD, PO30 2BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPLERS ROAD, PO30 2BZ.
384
37
£ 36,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 2BZ 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
PO30 2BZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 2BZ. The average age is 36.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
4 sales · Mean £ 386,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 2BZ is above average at 99 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.
school Local Schools
Medina House School
Barton Primary School
Summerfields Primary School
Nine Acres Primary School
Medina College
Island Learning Centre
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
St George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- All Rise0.5 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.3 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Easy Weigh0.7 km
- Farmhouse Fayre0.7 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The George Inn0.7 km
- Calverts Hotel0.4 km
- Newport Quay Hotel0.4 km
- Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- One Holyrood0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Bar Fever0.3 km
- Southern Vectis Social Club0.6 km
- Strings Bar \& Venue0.7 km
- The Crispin0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Caffe Isola0.7 km
- ComiCoffee0.7 km
- Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Isobel Centre0.5 km
- KFC Newport0.3 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Fry Nation0.9 km
- Loys Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.3 km
- Smallbrook Junction9.3 km
- Ryde9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadlands House0.1 km
- Broadlands House0.1 km
- Hillside0.1 km
- Hillside0.1 km
- Robin Hood Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO302BZ · Data under Open Government Licence