Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

VICTORIA ROAD, PO30 2HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, PO30 2HB.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO30 2HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO30 2HB is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PO30 2HB is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Road, 0.1km from Cross Lane in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Fairlee & Whippingham ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO30 2HB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00087425 (shared with 6 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 2HB. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

10 sales · Mean £ 155,150

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

PO30 2HB has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Medina House School

Good101 pupils0.3 km
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Summerfields Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
P

Barton Primary School

Good281 pupils0.7 km
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Medina College

Requires Improvement1388 pupils0.9 km
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Island Learning Centre

Good26 pupils1.2 km
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Nine Acres Primary School

Good377 pupils1.2 km
P

Newport Church of England Aided Primary School

Good305 pupils1.4 km
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Hunnyhill Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • All Rise0.7 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Easy Weigh0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Fayre0.9 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • Calverts Hotel0.5 km
  • Newport Quay Hotel0.5 km
  • Old Church House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • One Holyrood0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bar Fever0.6 km
  • Southern Vectis Social Club0.7 km
  • Strings Bar \& Venue0.9 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • Hogshead0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Caffe Isola0.9 km
  • ComiCoffee0.9 km
  • Cornerstop Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • Isobel Centre0.7 km
  • KFC Newport0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Fry Nation1.0 km
  • Loys Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Mr T's Snacks Ltd0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes6.1 km
  • Ryde9.2 km
  • Smallbrook Junction9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackberry Close0.2 km
  • Broadlands House0.2 km
  • Hillside0.2 km
  • Broadlands House0.2 km
  • Hillside0.2 km