PO30 2FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merrick Close, 0.4km from Staplers 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 2FT 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £229k. 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 2FT are sourced from Output Area E00180457 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRICK CLOSE, PO30 2FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRICK CLOSE, PO30 2FT.
358
32
£ 36,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 2FT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in PO30 2FT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 2FT. The average age is 32.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,000
3 sales · Mean £ 194,666
Detached
£ 234,500
2 sales · Mean £ 234,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO30 2FT is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barton Primary School
Medina House School
Summerfields Primary School
Medina College
St George's School
Nine Acres Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Pan Stores0.3 km
- Arty Crafty Party Shop0.9 km
- Blacks1.0 km
- Elim Pentecostal Church0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bar Fever0.8 km
- Hogshead1.0 km
- Slug \& Lettuce1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Isobel Centre0.4 km
- KFC Newport0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- Quirkywood Catering0.6 km
- Riverside Ventures (Isle Of Wight) Limited0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ozze's Plaice0.3 km
- Dragon City Takeaway1.0 km
- Spice Crunch0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.7 km
- Smallbrook Junction8.7 km
- Ryde8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenways0.1 km
- Greenways0.2 km
- Furrlongs Top0.2 km
- Long Lane0.2 km
- Long Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO302FT · Data under Open Government Licence