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PO30 1EJ

Medina Avenue

Newport Central

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Overview

Postcode PO30 1EJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 6.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Litten Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Newport South & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newport South & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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 1EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newport South & West near PO30 1EJ 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 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO30 1EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLitten ParkSmallWalking directions to Litten Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
2,483.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.35(+179%)
Shoplifting
73.3(+819%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.65(+198%)
Public order
26.18(+331%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.4(+123%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
93.02%
Chinese
7
2.71%
Other White
4
1.55%
Other Asian
3
1.16%
Irish
2
0.78%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
25.48%
Level 3 (A level)
42
20.19%
No qualifications
40
19.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.75%
Apprenticeship
18
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
35.2%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
27.2%
Other social rented
6
4.8%
Shared ownership
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202652, Medina Avenue, Newport, PO30 1ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Apr 202538, Medina Avenue, Newport, PO30 1ELTerracedFreehold£280,000
06 Mar 202660, Clarence Road, Newport, PO30 1ERTerracedFreehold£248,000
13 Oct 202566, Clarence Road, Newport, PO30 1ERTerracedFreehold£230,000
19 Jun 20253, Clarence Road, Newport, PO30 1ERTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the PO30 1EJ postcode area, located within Newport South & West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt George's SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO30 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRatna's Londis53,54 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQWalking directions to Ratna's Londis
0.1 miFarnsworth's76 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQWalking directions to Farnsworth's
0.2 miMorrisons DailyFurrlongs, Isle of Wight, PO30 2ABWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisons30 South Street, Newport, PO30 1JQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 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 1EJ, 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 011FE01017327
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO30 1EJ

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

The area around PO30 1EJ records about 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1EJ?

The median sale price around PO30 1EJ 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 1EJ?

There are 13 schools close to PO30 1EJ, including Nine Acres Primary School (Good), St George's School (Good) and Barton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO30 1EJ?

PO30 1EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO30 1EJ 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.