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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

PO301QA

Trafalgar Lane

PO305ER

Birch Gardens

PO301TJ

High Street

PO301BS

Newport Central

PO301QH

Portland Street

PO301AS

West Street

PO305HT

Parkhurst Road

PO301SE

High Street

PO301SN

St Thomas Square

PO301TD

Scarrots Lane

PO301SR

High Street

PO305DZ

Trevor Road

PO305NG

Forest Hills

PO305LL

Gunville West

PO305ET

Lugley Street

PO305JH

Vicarage Walk

PO301BG

High Street

PO305HA

Lugley Street

PO305HS

Hunnyhill

PO305JD

Worsley Road

PO305AF

Alexandra Lane

PO301SS

High Street

PO305NZ

Alvington Manor View

PO305NA

Forest Road

PO305LT

Ash Lane

PO305JQ

Grange Drive

PO305PE

Crossways

PO305LW

Gunville West

PO305JR

Arthur Moody Drive

PO305UY

River Way

PO305HQ

Hookes Way

PO305AY

Holyrood Street

PO305AE

Cavendish Place

PO301JW

Pyle Street

PO301DA

Carisbrooke Road

PO305JB

Worsley Road

PO305SB

Argyle Road

PO305NJ

Broadwood Lane

PO305WH

Old Oak View

PO305EN

Hunnyhill

PO301QL

Laundry Lane

PO305RY

Sherwood Road

PO305DB

Crocker Street

PO305PJ

Quarry View

PO305GL

River Way

PO305LP

Gunville Road

PO301AG

Pyle Street

PO305UU

Hurstake Road

PO305QP

Maple Drive

PO305SH

Forest Road

PO305AL

Crocker Street

PO305GE

Iysha Terrace Banner Lane

PO301BU

Carisbrooke Road

PO305LS

Gunville Road

PO301BJ

Carisbrooke Road

PO301PX

New Street

PO305FD

Hornbeam Close

PO305HF

Newport Central

PO301AQ

Laundry Lane

Data Sources

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