Postcode PO30 1AW is located in an urban city, within the Mountjoy & Shide ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Newport South & West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newport South & West is £50,258 per year. The nearest station is Sandown, about 6.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Litten Park.
Newport South & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Newport South & West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newport South & West is £50,258 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO30 1AW.
Newport South & West near PO30 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandown located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Litten Park | Small | Walking directions to Litten Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Mountjoy & Shide area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,735 up to £955,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £380,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £242,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 20 | £191,500 | £236 |
| Flats | 5 | £142,500 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,000 | £129,000 | £175,000 | £138,000 |
| 2017 | £317,500 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £161,566 |
| 2018 | £342,500 | £111,000 | £202,200 | £145,000 |
| 2019 | £299,500 | £119,139 | £194,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £118,000 | £195,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £125,000 | £242,975 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £328,500 | £128,500 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £405,000 | £159,000 | £236,250 | £168,750 |
| 2024 | £387,500 | £129,950 | £260,000 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £426,500 | £138,750 | £255,000 | £193,000 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | — | £230,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £203 | £173 | £182 |
| 2017 | £270 | £175 | £186 | £181 |
| 2018 | £222 | £187 | £189 | £186 |
| 2019 | £264 | £182 | £196 | £213 |
| 2020 | £236 | £214 | £198 | £198 |
| 2021 | £285 | £232 | £220 | £185 |
| 2022 | £309 | £209 | £256 | £269 |
| 2023 | £322 | £174 | £273 | £251 |
| 2024 | £287 | £221 | £244 | £218 |
| 2025 | £284 | £231 | £238 | £240 |
| 2026 | £358 | — | £217 | £235 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 1AW.
In the PO30 1AW postcode area, located within Newport South & West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | St Georges Way, Newport, PO30 2QH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Ratna's Londis | 53,54 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQ | Walking directions to Ratna's Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Farnsworth's | 76 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQ | Walking directions to Farnsworth's |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Furrlongs, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO30 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Quinn
Mountjoy & Shide - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO30 1AW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO30 1AW in Newport South & West is £205,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PO30 1AW, including St George's School (Good), Nine Acres Primary School (Good) and Barton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO30 1AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO30 1AW is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Quinn (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.