PO30 5SS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Calbourne Road, 0.2km from Park Place Farm in Isle of Wight. Administratively it sits within Carisbrooke & Gunville ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO30 5SS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO30 5SS are sourced from Output Area E00087344 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALBOURNE ROAD, PO30 5SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALBOURNE ROAD, PO30 5SS.
257
49
£ 42,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO30 5SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO30 5SS. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
PO30 5SS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Blacksmiths0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Garden Cafe Park Place Farm0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes8.6 km
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)11.3 km
- Shanklin13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Blacksmiths Arms0.0 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PO305SS · Data under Open Government Licence