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PO30 1DB

Carisbrooke Road

Newport Central

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Overview

Postcode PO30 1DB is located in an urban city, within the Newport Central ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Newport South & West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 Smallbrook Junction, about 6.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Litten Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Newport South & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newport South & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newport South & West is £50,258 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO30 1DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newport South & West near PO30 1DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO30 1DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLitten ParkSmallWalking directions to Litten Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
3,462 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.46(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.9(+5%)
Public order
9.53(+57%)
Drugs
7.29(+164%)
Other crime
5.05(+167%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
95.99%
Bangladeshi
5
1.54%
Other White
4
1.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Chinese
1
0.31%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.07%
Level 3 (A level)
55
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.4%
No qualifications
32
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
44.78%
Owns with a mortgage
43
32.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.9%
Other social rented
2
1.49%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Newport Central

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £218K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Newport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newport Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced32£207,500£221
Semi-Detached6£191,250£190
Flats21£115,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newport Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,000£86,000£178,000£136,500
2017£277,000£105,000£167,500£131,000
2018£224,000£93,000£210,000£145,250
2019£115,000£106,250£222,500£150,000
2020£560,000£103,500£186,500£155,000
2021£289,000£110,000£185,000£170,000
2022£227,500£118,000£212,500£183,000
2023£116,500£250,000£179,500
2024£115,000£187,500£167,500
2025£532,500£113,000£233,000£200,000
2026£118,000£191,250£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£190£162£129
2017£166£187£177£156
2018£214£185£199£185
2019£254£204£215£162
2020£192£195£207£190
2021£249£184£186£178
2022£380£213£259£219
2023£235£215£207
2024£215£258£204
2025£249£203£241£214
2026£228£161£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 1DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 1DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 20254, Recreation Ground Road, Newport, PO30 5AHDetachedFreehold£195,000
02 Jul 20253, Canberra Terrace, Newport, PO30 1RATerracedFreehold£188,000
27 Feb 202625, Castle Road, Newport, PO30 1DTTerracedFreehold£235,000
29 Jan 202629, Castle Road, Newport, PO30 1DTTerracedFreehold£250,000
20 Nov 202531, Castle Road, Newport, PO30 1DTTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the PO30 1DB postcode area, located within Newport South & West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO30 1DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNine Acres Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNewport Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryChrist The King CollegeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 1DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO30 1DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUltra Stores14,16 Clarendon Street, Newport, PO30 1QZWalking directions to Ultra Stores
0.4 miFarnsworth's76 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQWalking directions to Farnsworth's
0.4 miRatna's Londis53,54 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQWalking directions to Ratna's Londis
0.4 miSainsbury'sFoxes Road, Newport, PO30 5ZBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miTesco Express113 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO30 1DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Marie Jones-Evans

Newport Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight WestE14001304
WardNewport CentralE05013380
ParishNewport and CarisbrookeE04001323
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newport South & WestE02003591
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 011AE01017292
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO30 1DB

Is PO30 1DB (Newport South & West) safe?

The area around PO30 1DB records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near PO30 1DB?

The median sale price around PO30 1DB in Newport South & West is £160,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO30 1DB?

There are 12 schools close to PO30 1DB, including Nine Acres Primary School (Good), Newport Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and Christ The King College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO30 1DB?

PO30 1DB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO30 1DB (Newport South & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO30 1DB is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Marie Jones-Evans (Independent).

Data Sources

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.