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PO30 5JH

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Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

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Overview

Postcode PO30 5JH is located in an urban city, within the Parkhurst & Hunnyhill ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Newport Central & Parkhurst West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 6.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Litten Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newport Central & Parkhurst West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £44,096 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO30 5JH.

Flood risk

High

Newport Central & Parkhurst West near PO30 5JH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smallbrook Junction located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO30 5JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLitten ParkSmallWalking directions to Litten Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,856.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.62(+79%)
Shoplifting
20.73(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.15(+23%)
Public order
15.15(+150%)
Other theft
9.57(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
87.5%
Other Asian
31
11.07%
Other White
4
1.43%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
23.71%
No qualifications
44
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
32.26%
Owns outright
32
25.81%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.84%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

Median price£236,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £286K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£370,000£299
Semi-Detached16£269,500£281
Terraced19£195,000£229
Flats2£75,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£110,000£170,500£138,500
2017£235,000£102,500£183,000£150,000
2018£236,500£95,000£200,500£161,250
2019£231,000£99,950£202,000£162,000
2020£305,000£80,750£195,000£189,500
2021£275,000£132,500£205,000£175,500
2022£425,000£120,000£250,000£185,000
2023£292,750£125,000£240,000£185,000
2024£315,000£130,000£271,250£183,000
2025£350,000£245,000£195,500
2026£336,250£75,000£287,500£232,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£186£172£145
2017£244£215£183£179
2018£236£172£202£181
2019£289£211£201£182
2020£217£180£216£196
2021£277£220£223£198
2022£322£198£269£225
2023£313£217£236£223
2024£282£195£265£239
2025£267£240£227
2026£320£158£287£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Parkhurst & Hunnyhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 5JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO30 5JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202613, Grange Drive, Newport, PO30 5JQDetachedFreehold£260,000
13 Feb 202514, Grange Drive, Newport, PO30 5JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
28 Nov 202519, Hunnyhill, Newport, PO30 5HJTerracedLeasehold£160,000
28 Mar 202521, Hunnyhill, Newport, PO30 5HJTerracedLeasehold£205,000
23 Apr 20254A, Heytesbury Road, Newport, PO30 5JGDetachedFreehold£269,950

Schools

In the PO30 5JH postcode area, located within Newport Central & Parkhurst West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO30 5JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusThe Isle of Wight CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableIsland Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNewport Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO30 5JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO30 5JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sFoxes Road, Newport, PO30 5ZBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury'sHunnycross Way, Isle of Wight, PO30 5ZDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLidlRiver Way, Newport, PO30 5GLWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTesco Express113 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCentral129 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TPWalking directions to Central

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 5JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Charles William Garratt

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
ParishNewport and CarisbrookeE04001323
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newport Central & Parkhurst WestE02003589
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 009BE01017325
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO30 5JH

Is PO30 5JH (Newport Central & Parkhurst West) safe?

The area around PO30 5JH records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near PO30 5JH?

The median sale price around PO30 5JH in Newport Central & Parkhurst West is £236,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO30 5JH?

There are 14 schools close to PO30 5JH, including The Isle of Wight College (Good), Island Learning Centre (Good) and Newport Church of England Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO30 5JH?

PO30 5JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO30 5JH (Newport Central & Parkhurst West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO30 5JH is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Charles William Garratt (Liberal Democrats).

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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.