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Newport Central & Parkhurst West

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About

The Newport Central & Parkhurst West area forms a primarily residential part of the Isle of Wight's county town. It is situated to the north-west of the historic town centre, encompassing local shopping parades, schools, and Victorian terraced housing. The area includes the large, modern St. Mary's Hospital complex, a key facility for the island.

A notable feature is its proximity to Parkhurst Forest, a large woodland managed by Forestry England. The forest's perimeter paths are used by walkers and cyclists, bordering the residential streets. The area is also known for the presence of HMP Isle of Wight, a cluster of prison establishments whose historic buildings form a significant part of the local landscape.

Area overview

On average Newport Central & Parkhurst West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £44,096 per year. There are 2 schools in Newport Central & Parkhurst West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newport Central & Parkhurst West is home to around 7,411 people, with a population density of about 997.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newport Central & Parkhurst West Population
7,411
Population density
997.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.99(+92%)
Shoplifting
44.53(+458%)
Public order
23.61(+289%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.11(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.55(+95%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,824
92.08%
Other Asian
215
2.9%
Other White
130
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.43%
Irish
24
0.32%
Total population: 7,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,419
23.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
21.34%
No qualifications
1,102
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,078
31.09%
Owns outright
940
27.11%
Owns with a mortgage
830
23.94%
Other social rented
442
12.75%
Other forms of private rent
112
3.23%
Total households: 3,467

Property prices in Newport Central & Parkhurst West

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £187,775 in Newport Central & Parkhurst West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newport Central & Parkhurst West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newport Central & Parkhurst West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached15£230,000
Terraced63£190,000
Detached7£385,000
Flats23£111,000

10 years median price trend in Newport Central & Parkhurst West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport Central & Parkhurst West.

All postcodes in Newport Central & Parkhurst West

PO305BW

Sea Street

PO305AZ

Holyrood Street

PO305PH

Postern Road

PO305LQ

Gunville Road

PO305XT

Little London

PO305PU

Gunville Road

PO301PY

Chapel Street

PO305QR

Sylvan Drive

PO305EP

Holyrood Street

PO301SB

High Street

PO301TX

High Street

PO301QB

Union Street

PO301BZ

Carisbrooke Road

PO301JH

Prospect Road

PO305FF

Mimosa Close

PO301PP

West Street

PO305GJ

Pineview Drive

PO305DY

Field Place

PO305DF

Mill Street

PO305BE

Dodnor Lane

PO305HL

Hunnyhill

PO305HP

Banner Lane

PO305DL

Old Westminster Lane

PO305QA

Chain Lane

PO301AR

Town Lane

PO301JE

Orchard Street

PO305AJ

The Hollows

PO305DA

Crocker Street

PO305PW

Old Westminster Lane

PO305LE

Alvington Manor View

PO305SA

Northumberland Road

PO305EB

Caesars Road

PO305HW

Catherine Terrace

PO305JY

Crocker Street

PO305GH

Quarry View

PO305LA

Drill Hall Road

PO301LQ

St James Street

PO305LN

Spring Cottages

PO305SD

Buckingham Crescent

PO305RX

Hampshire Crescent

PO305FU

Hawthorn Close

PO305EJ

Trevor Road

PO301BL

Carisbrooke Road

PO301XB

Pyle Street

PO301SZ

Newport Central

PO305EF

Maple Drive

PO305LZ

Bulls Gate

PO301QJ

Bedford Row

PO305FE

Blackthorn Close

PO305PZ

St Cross Lane

PO305UJ

Hillis Road

PO305ZB

Foxes Road

PO305YS

Forest Road

PO305FB

Sylvan Drive

PO305JA

Albany Road

PO305HJ

Hunnyhill

PO301JB

Willow Court

PO305EA

Caesars Road

PO301LJ

Newport Central

PO301PU

New Street

PO305LX

Gunville Road

PO301PW

Bishops Court

PO305BB

Quay Street

PO301UX

St James Square

PO305EL

Lugley Street

PO305BQ

Quay Street

PO301XA

Pyle Street

PO301PS

Rolands Terrace

PO309SB

Newport Central

PO305AA

Drill Hall Road

PO301TB

New Street

PO305BU

Sea Street

PO305UT

Banner Lane

PO301XH

High Street

PO305SF

Forest Close

PO305BX

Crocker Street

PO305YR

The Willows

PO305WX

Alexandra Lane

PO301BQ

High Street

PO301LA

Pyle Street

PO301PR

West Street

PO305JF

Worsley Road

PO305GW

Greenfinch Close

PO301JP

Scarrots Lane

PO305NF

Park Close

PO305DJ

Petticoat Lane

PO305BA

Quay Street

PO305ZL

Willow Drive

PO305BN

Sea Street

PO305XL

The Bramleys

PO305BD

Sea Street

PO305QD

Holyrood Street

PO305XU

Quay Street

PO305PR

Rooke Street

PO305FT

The Limes

PO305AT

Holyrood Street

PO305HR

Parkhurst Road

PO305ND

Spring Walk

PO301SL

St Thomas Square

PO301TH

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.