Postcode PO30 5BS 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 very high crime levels, with around 362.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £44,096 per year. The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 6.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Seaclose Park.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 362.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from PO30 5BS.
Newport Central & Parkhurst West near PO30 5BS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Seaclose Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaclose Park |
| 0.4 mi | Medina Riverside Park | Small | Walking directions to Medina Riverside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Litten Park | Small | Walking directions to Litten Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 in Newport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £207,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newport Central
In the PO30 5BS postcode area, located within Newport Central & Parkhurst West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Food Warehouse | River Way, Newport, PO30 5UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | River Way, Newport, PO30 5GL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Hunnycross Way, Isle of Wight, PO30 5ZD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2EJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Métier Ingenuity | Holyrood Street, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XU | Walking directions to Métier Ingenuity |
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 5BS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.