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About

Newport Central is the administrative and commercial core of the Isle of Wight. The area is defined by its central crossroads and the presence of the historic Guildhall. Shops, banks, and civic offices are concentrated along the main thoroughfares, serving the wider island community. Its layout is compact, with narrow streets radiating from the commercial heart.

The River Medina flows quietly past the ward's eastern edge, where paths lead towards the harbour. St. Thomas' Square, with its church and regular market, forms a focal point. This area functions primarily as a working town centre rather than a tourist destination, with a focus on everyday services and local governance for the island's population.

Area overview

On average Newport Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 432 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newport Central is £44,881 per year. Newport Central is home to around 3,732 people, with a population density of about 4,790.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
432
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newport Central Population
3,732
Population density
4,790.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
220.79(+596%)
Shoplifting
117.9(+1377%)
Public order
69.94(+1052%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.09(+397%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.64(+453%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,352
89.77%
Other Asian
125
3.35%
Other White
81
2.17%
Chinese
26
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.48%
Total population: 3,734

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
754
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
631
20.21%
No qualifications
605
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
499
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
345
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 3,122

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
806
41%
Owns outright
505
25.69%
Owns with a mortgage
344
17.5%
Other social rented
212
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
67
3.41%
Total households: 1,966

Property prices in Newport Central

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 in Newport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newport Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£365,000
Flats22£113,000
Semi-Detached5£230,000
Terraced40£207,500

10 years median price trend in Newport Central

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

All postcodes in Newport Central

PO301EQ

Drake Road

PO305DL

Old Westminster Lane

PO301RR

Newport Central

PO301LG

St James Street

PO301JT

Newport Central

PO301JP

Scarrots Lane

PO309HY

Newport Central

PO301TD

Scarrots Lane

PO305AF

Alexandra Lane

PO305EH

Hearn Street

PO301UX

St James Square

PO301DB

Carisbrooke Road

PO301JQ

South Street

PO301BW

Carisbrooke Road

PO301HX

Newport Central

PO309ZZ

Newport Central

PO309HL

Bernard Way

PO305YT

Quay Street

PO301XH

High Street

PO301EH

Mount Pleasant Road

PO305AE

Cavendish Place

PO301EL

Medina Avenue

PO305BA

Quay Street

PO305XU

Quay Street

PO301HY

St James Street

PO301SE

High Street

PO301QQ

Portland Street

PO301JF

South Street

PO309FN

Newport Central

PO301SQ

Newport Central

PO301BX

Carisbrooke Road

PO305HD

Lugley Street

PO305AU

Holyrood Street

PO301JX

Orchard Street

PO301QD

Trafalgar Road

PO305XT

Little London

PO301AQ

Laundry Lane

PO305BN

Sea Street

PO305PZ

St Cross Lane

PO305JL

Lugley Street

PO305HF

Newport Central

PO301YN

Newport Central

PO301QL

Laundry Lane

PO305PW

Old Westminster Lane

PO301BA

High Street

PO301JW

Pyle Street

PO301PW

Bishops Court

PO309GF

Bernard Way

PO301BF

Newport Central

PO309GX

Bernard Way

PO301LY

St Johns Road

PO305QD

Holyrood Street

PO301PL

Bignor Place

PO301FA

Newport Central

PO301UD

Newport Central

PO305HB

St James Street

PO305DB

Crocker Street

PO301QE

Trafalgar Road

PO302PY

Bernard Way

PO305AD

Clifford Street

PO301BH

High Street

PO305GL

River Way

PO305DZ

Trevor Road

PO301LJ

Newport Central

PO301EE

Terrace Road

PO305UZ

River Way

PO301BJ

Carisbrooke Road

PO301SL

St Thomas Square

PO305BX

Crocker Street

PO301PR

West Street

PO305DD

Mill Street

PO301SG

St Thomas Square

PO305DA

Crocker Street

PO305BW

Sea Street

PO305HA

Lugley Street

PO410YH

Bernard Way

PO301PG

Union Street

PO301EJ

Medina Avenue

PO305AZ

Holyrood Street

PO305AX

Holyrood Street

PO301LL

Orchard Street

PO301QN

Trafalgar Road

PO305BB

Quay Street

PO305AT

Holyrood Street

PO301BG

High Street

PO301EF

Albert Street

PO301EW

Clarence Road

PO301SS

High Street

PO301PS

Rolands Terrace

PO301BL

Carisbrooke Road

PO301AX

West Street

PO301BS

Newport Central

PO301JZ

Orchard Street

PO301PX

New Street

PO309FY

Newport Central

PO305JY

Crocker Street

Data Sources

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