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Ryde South

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About

Ryde South encompasses the southern neighbourhoods of the town, extending inland from the suburban streets near the railway line. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along its older streets, with more modern developments found further south. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs, centred around key junctions and roads leading out of the urban centre.

The topography rises gently here, with some streets offering elevated views back towards the Solent. A notable local feature is the presence of the Monktonmead Brook, a watercourse which flows through the area in a partly culverted channel. Open spaces include the recreation ground at Smallbrook and the wooded edges of Firestone Copse, marking a transition towards the island's rural interior.

Area overview

On average Ryde South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryde South is £45,534 per year. There are 1 schools in Ryde South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryde South is home to around 8,573 people, with a population density of about 2,892.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryde South Population
8,573
Population density
2,892.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.76(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.47(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-10%)
Public order
5.6(-8%)
Other theft
5.6(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,958
92.8%
Other White
278
3.24%
Other Asian
60
0.7%
Irish
45
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.51%
Total population: 8,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,613
23.29%
No qualifications
1,346
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,320
19.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
908
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,316
34.27%
Owns with a mortgage
903
23.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
801
20.86%
Other social rented
642
16.72%
Social rents from council
83
2.16%
Total households: 3,840

Property prices in Ryde South

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Ryde South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ryde South 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 Ryde South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£378,500
Flats19£133,500
Terraced20£185,500
Semi-Detached41£230,000

10 years median price trend in Ryde South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryde South.

Data Sources

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