Postcode PO30 2LT 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newport East & Parkhurst East is £44,385 per year. The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction, about 5.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seaclose Park.
Newport East & Parkhurst East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Newport East & Parkhurst East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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 2LT.
Newport East & Parkhurst East near PO30 2LT 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 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Seaclose Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaclose Park |
| 0.5 mi | Medina Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Medina Arboretum |
| 0.4 mi | Downside Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Downside Recreation Ground |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Fairlee & Whippingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £247,000 | £345 |
| Terraced | 10 | £208,750 | £207 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £104,000 | £165,000 | £159,950 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £116,000 | £212,500 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £105,000 | £199,950 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £120,000 | £187,000 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | £258,000 | £250,500 | £204,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £122,000 | £245,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £137,000 | £250,000 | £272,500 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £160,000 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £289,500 | £140,000 | £266,000 | £196,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £147,500 | £267,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £85,000 | £223,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258 | £219 | £195 | £200 |
| 2017 | £262 | £178 | £231 | £197 |
| 2018 | £276 | £171 | £210 | £205 |
| 2019 | £253 | £194 | £226 | £238 |
| 2020 | £283 | £272 | £214 | £251 |
| 2021 | £284 | £207 | £261 | £226 |
| 2022 | £338 | £248 | £271 | £284 |
| 2023 | £344 | £206 | £279 | £251 |
| 2024 | £365 | £237 | £220 | £289 |
| 2025 | £367 | £224 | £349 | £222 |
| 2026 | £340 | £188 | £345 | £169 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 2LT.
In the PO30 2LT postcode area, located within Newport East & Parkhurst East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 2LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2EJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 87,89,91 Royal Exchange, Newport, PO30 2HW | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | River Way, Newport, PO30 5UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Métier Ingenuity | Holyrood Street, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XU | Walking directions to Métier Ingenuity |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | River Way, Newport, PO30 5GL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2LT, 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
The area around PO30 2LT records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO30 2LT in Newport East & Parkhurst East is £247,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PO30 2LT, including Medina House School (Good), Summerfields Primary School (Good) and Barton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO30 2LT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,271 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 2LT is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Price (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.