St James Street is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 1LG is located in the Newport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Street, Newport, PO30 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 1LQ, PO30 1JZ, PO30 1LB, PO30 1QA, PO30 1PZ, PO30 1QB, PO30 1RS, PO30 1TS, PO30 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO30 1LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 49% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO30 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 24% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.7% | 33.1% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 41.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 20% | 17.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 25.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 91.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 88.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Street was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 171st lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46A St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-12-17 | £89,414 |
| Flat 79 St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-09-25 | £88,041 |
| 79 St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-16 | £253,441 |
| 43 St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2023-06-29 | £918 |
| I C Beavis Ltd St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-05-17 | £370,722 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 1out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isle of Wight College Medina Way , PO30 5TA | - not rated | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ming Garden | 38-39 St James Street, Newport | 5 yd | |
| Novo | Nabab Palace, 84 St James Street | 5 yd | |
| Caffe Isola | 85A St James Street, Newport | 20 yd | |
| CGs Cafe | Unit 6, Orchard Street | 51 yd | |
| Tamarind | 64 - 65 St James Street, Newport | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strings Bar \& Venue | 9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport | 45 yd | |
| Southern Vectis Social Club | 35 South Street, Newport | 182 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 36 South Street | 182 yd | |
| Newport Conservative Club | Newport And District Conservative Club, 39 - 40 Pyle Street | 187 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 16 St Thomas Square, Newport | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stotesburys | Stotesburys Fish And Chips, 43 St James Street | 5 yd | |
| Loys Chinese Take Away | 83 St James Street, Newport | 5 yd | |
| Mr T's Snacks Ltd | 82 St James Street, Newport | 5 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 40 - 41 St James Street, Newport | 5 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 63 St James Street, Newport | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 241 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 319 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 583 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 593 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | St Georges Way, Newport | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 61 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| St Georges Park St. Georges Way | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Barton Primary School BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FURRLONGS | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| St Georges Special School WATERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 328.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.