Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO30 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO30 3BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

337

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO30 3BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PO30 3BW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £395k reflects the demand.

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

PO30 3BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Blackwater in Isle of Wight. Administratively it sits within Central Rural ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO30, PO30 3BW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00087354 (shared with 28 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 3BW. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PO30 3BW has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust0.3 km
  • NCCG Trading Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Newstone Farm Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin8.5 km
  • Lake8.7 km
  • Sandown8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackwater Mill0.1 km
  • Blackwater Mill0.2 km