PO33 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nicholson Road, 0.2km from Preston Farm in Ryde. Administratively it sits within Ryde South East ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO33 1BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO33 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00087602 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLSON ROAD, PO33 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLSON ROAD, PO33 1BQ.
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32
£ 35,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO33 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in PO33 1BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO33 1BQ. The average age is 32.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO33 1BQ is moderate at 52 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
Haylands Primary School
Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
Dover Park Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ryde Academy
Greenmount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- DW Jarvis0.8 km
- Poppins0.8 km
- Premier West Stores0.8 km
- The Commodore Cinema1.0 km
- Marlborough Store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Isle Of Wight Bus & Coach Museum0.8 km
- The Open Arms (Drop In Centre) Food Bank1.0 km
- Crazy's Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Leo Leisure - Commodore Bingo Club1.0 km
- Monsoon Fine Indian Dining Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Lucky House0.8 km
- Navam Tandoori0.8 km
- French Franks 20.9 km
- Hayden's Chip Shop0.4 km
- Wights Traditional Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- High Park Tavern0.8 km
- John's Club0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- The Town Club0.9 km
- The Falcon0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ryde St Johns Road0.5 km
- Smallbrook Junction0.7 km
- Ryde0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryde Business Park0.2 km
- Ryde Business Park0.2 km
- Slade Road0.2 km
- Slade Road0.3 km
- Oakfield Stores0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO331BQ · Data under Open Government Licence