Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PADDOCK CLOSE, PO30 3LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK CLOSE, PO30 3LB.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO30 3LB's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PO30 3LB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Paddock Close, 0.2km from Shorwell in Shorwell. Administratively it sits within Central Rural ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO30 3LB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO30 3LB 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 3LB. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

3 sales · Mean £ 446,666

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

PO30 3LB has low crime rates — 18 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 Store0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Northcourt0.4 km
  • West Court Farm0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin12.4 km
  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)12.5 km
  • Lake13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown Inn0.2 km
  • Crown Inn0.2 km
  • Northcourt0.3 km
  • Northcourt0.3 km
  • Russell Road0.4 km