PO33 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Marlborough Close, 0.1km from Elmfield in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 44.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO33 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00087591 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, PO33 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, PO33 1AP.
355
46
£ 35,500 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO33 1AP — age 46, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 44.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO33 1AP. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 138,750
2 sales · Mean £ 138,750
Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 342,000
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
8 sales · Mean £ 257,993
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO33 1AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dover Park Primary School
Haylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Appley Manor Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Isle Of Wight Bus & Coach Museum1.0 km
- Olive Tree0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Marlborough Store0.3 km
- Oakfield Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- High Park Tavern0.2 km
- IOW Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- John's Club0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- French Franks 20.5 km
- Hayden's Chip Shop0.7 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryde St Johns Road0.8 km
- Smallbrook Junction0.9 km
- Ryde1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Circular Road0.1 km
- Circular Road0.2 km
- Hayward Avenue0.2 km
- Hayward Avenue0.3 km
- High Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331AP · Data under Open Government Licence