Postcode PO30 2LR is located in an urban city, within the Fairlee & Whippingham ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Newport East & Parkhurst East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newport East & Parkhurst East is £44,385 per year. The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 5.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Seaclose Park.
Newport East & Parkhurst East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Newport East & Parkhurst East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newport East & Parkhurst East is £44,385 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO30 2LR.
Newport East & Parkhurst East near PO30 2LR 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seaclose Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaclose Park |
| 0.3 mi | Medina Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Medina Arboretum |
| 0.5 mi | Medina Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Medina Riverside Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Fairlee & Whippingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairlee & Whippingham
In the PO30 2LR postcode area, located within Newport East & Parkhurst East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2EJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Welcome | 87,89,91 Royal Exchange, Newport, PO30 2HW | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | River Way, Newport, PO30 5UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 2LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Price
Fairlee & Whippingham - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.