Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

CORVE HILL, PO30 3JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORVE HILL, PO30 3JR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

438

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PO30 3JR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO30 3JR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Corve Hill, 0.2km from Sandy Way in Shorwell. Administratively it sits within Central Rural ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO30 3JR is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 3JR are sourced from Output Area E00087360 (shared with 22 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 3JR. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PO30 3JR has low crime rates — 11 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shorwell Village Store0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Northcourt0.8 km
  • West Court Farm0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Shorwell Social Club0.1 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin12.4 km
  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)12.7 km
  • Lake13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Road0.1 km
  • Crown Inn0.4 km
  • Crown Inn0.4 km