Heath Close, Newport, PO30 1HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO30 1HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	54.1%	3.7%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	49.6%	45.9%	-3.7%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.8%	32.1%	-6.7%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	38.4%	41.6%	3.2%	44.2%	-2.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	14.2%	15.3%	1.1%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	6.8%	6.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.4%	39.8%	-10.6%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	28.4%	37.5%	9.1%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	14.9%	12.6%	-2.3%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	5.6%	6.9%	1.3%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	1.2%	1.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.3%	19.2%	-4.1%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	6.3%	-6.9%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	18.8%	2.4%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	8.7%	4.1%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	20.2%	7.4%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	26.9%	25.5%	-1.4%	33.8%	-8.3%
Other	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
White	92.5%	95.3%	2.8%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	93.5%	0.2%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3%	3.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-1.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	93.5%	1.3%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	1.1%	5%	3.9%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.8%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.6%	37.2%	13.4%
Christian	38.6%	46.2%	-7.6%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Heath Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Close was 1404.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2073.0% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Heath Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 2nd highest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 558.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PO30 1HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Close are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medina.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Close, Newport, PO30 1HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO30 1HW

Average Price
£126,489

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£126,489

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Close

Average Price
£152,638

Semi-Detached
£223,898

Terraced
£166,777

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,478

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 6 Mount Pleasant House Heath Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-11-18	£117,127
Flat 5 Mount Pleasant House Heath Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-11-20	£108,176
Flat 6 Mount Pleasant House Heath Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2020-06-16	£124,450
Flat 10 Mount Pleasant House Heath Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£102,000	2019-03-22	£111,795
Flat 6 Mount Pleasant House Heath Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£74,000	2013-10-25	£97,602

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO30 1HW

Employment

PO30 1HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	15
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP	4out of 4	481 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX	- not rated	777 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT	3out of 4	1,277 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	2out of 4	1,359 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	- not rated	1,723 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke High School Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	- not rated	1,723 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	2out of 4	1,723 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	- not rated	2,140 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nodehill Middle School Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ	- not rated	256 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downside Middle School Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX	- not rated	879 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop King Catholic Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	- not rated	1,359 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QY	- not rated	1,386 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	- not rated	1,800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Isle of Wight College Medina Way , PO30 5TA	- not rated	1,350 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW	3out of 4	613 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP	- not rated	632 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westmont School Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY	- not rated	705 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS	3out of 4	966 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lionheart School Albany Road , PO30 5HZ	3out of 4	1,800 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snacks And Ladders Board Game Cafe	70 St James Street, Newport	297 yd
Tamarind	64 - 65 St James Street, Newport	313 yd
CGs Cafe	Unit 6, Orchard Street	319 yd
New Ming Garden	38-39 St James Street, Newport	350 yd
Novo	Nabab Palace, 84 St James Street	350 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Strings Bar \& Venue	9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport	339 yd
Southern Vectis Social Club	35 South Street, Newport	459 yd
The Prince Of Wales	Prince Of Wales, 36 South Street	459 yd
Newport Conservative Club	Newport And District Conservative Club, 39 - 40 Pyle Street	494 yd
Bar Fever	Multiplex Site, Coppins Bridge	537 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kebab House	63 St James Street, Newport	313 yd
Stotesburys	Stotesburys Fish And Chips, 43 St James Street	350 yd
Loys Chinese Take Away	83 St James Street, Newport	350 yd
Mr T's Snacks Ltd	82 St James Street, Newport	350 yd
Domino's Pizza	40 - 41 St James Street, Newport	350 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten	224 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	St Georges Way, Newport	460 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, South Street	504 yd
Lidl	Riverway, Newport	905 yd
Sainsburys	Sainsbury's, Foxes Road	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane	health and fitness suite	330 yd
Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE	grass pitches	484 yd
St Georges Park St. Georges Way	grass pitches	509 yd
Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET	health and fitness suite	581 yd
St Georges Special School WATERGATE ROAD	grass pitches	629 yd
Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street	health and fitness suite	741 yd
Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street	health and fitness suite	762 yd
Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET	grass pitches	791 yd
Barton Primary School BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FURRLONGS	grass pitches	858 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO30 1HW