Postcode PO30 1RU 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 Central & Parkhurst West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £44,096 per year. The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction, about 6.5 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.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £44,096 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO30 1RU.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West near PO30 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Litten Park | Small | Walking directions to Litten Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 32 | £207,500 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £191,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 21 | £115,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 1RU.
In the PO30 1RU postcode area, located within Newport Central & Parkhurst West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ultra Stores | 14,16 Clarendon Street, Newport, PO30 1QZ | Walking directions to Ultra Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Farnsworth's | 76 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQ | Walking directions to Farnsworth's |
| 0.3 mi | Ratna's Londis | 53,54 Saint James's Street, Newport, PO30 1LQ | Walking directions to Ratna's Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 113 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Foxes Road, Newport, PO30 5ZB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 1RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Marie Jones-Evans
Newport Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO30 1RU records about 71 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around PO30 1RU in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £160,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO30 1RU, 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.
PO30 1RU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,525 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 1RU is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Marie Jones-Evans (Independent).
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.