PO30 5JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arthur Moody Drive, 0.4km from Gunville in Newport (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Carisbrooke & Gunville ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
PO30 5JR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 19.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 5JR are sourced from Output Area E00087347 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARTHUR MOODY DRIVE, PO30 5JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTHUR MOODY DRIVE, PO30 5JR.
322
37
£ 32,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO30 5JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PO30 5JR is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 5JR. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,500
18 sales · Mean £ 169,138
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 217,416
Detached
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO30 5JR has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Carisbrooke College
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Christ The King College
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- True Wight News0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alvington Manor Farm B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ambassador Free House Ltd0.2 km
- Waverley Inn Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Carisbrooke Fish Bar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Valentino's Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.2 km
- Smallbrook Junction11.9 km
- Ryde11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Gunville Crescent0.2 km
- Gunville Crescent0.3 km
- Carisbrooke Retail Park0.3 km
- Alvington Manor View0.3 km
- Alvington Manor View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO305JR · Data under Open Government Licence