St Johns Road, Newport, PO30 1LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 1LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.7%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49%	49.3%	0.3%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 1LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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	38.3%	43.1%	4.8%	37.9%	5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	39.8%	32.7%	-7.1%	44.2%	-11.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	4.6%	4.1%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	12.1%	14.2%	2.1%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	48.7%	42.6%	-6.1%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	30.5%	34.6%	4.1%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	13.8%	15%	1.2%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	5.6%	6.8%	1.2%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	22.2%	16%	-6.2%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	15.4%	-1.9%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.6%	17.2%	-4.4%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.9%	1.6%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	16.6%	2.2%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	25.7%	10.4%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	4.9%	3.3%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	3.8%	1.1%	-2.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	93.3%	95%	1.7%	81.4%	13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	96%	92.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	92.7%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.1%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.9%	76.7%	-9.8%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	28.6%	13.5%	15.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53%	37.2%	15.8%
Christian	36.6%	46.2%	-9.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is St Johns Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 111.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Johns Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 85th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

🔎 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 1LW, 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 St Johns Road are based on 124 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Isle Of Wight.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Johns Road, Newport, PO30 1LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO30 1LW

Average Price
£261,515

Semi-Detached
£187,618

Terraced
£237,757

Detached
£320,249

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,276

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Johns Road

Average Price
£315,012

Semi-Detached
£343,098

Terraced
£249,153

Detached
£370,424

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,132

Other
£473,410

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Johns Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
65 St Johns Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-12-16	£199,789
53A St Johns Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£117,250	2024-11-27	£115,833
32A St Johns Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-01-30	£289,074
83 St Johns Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-05-23	£99,790
63 St Johns Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-10-25	£194,351

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO30 1LW

Employment

PO30 1LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	87
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	27
Student (economically inactive)	17
Other	15
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP	3out of 4	205 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD	3out of 4	833 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT	3out of 4	998 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX	3out of 4	1,017 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR	3out of 4	1,212 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	1out of 4	1,079 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	2out of 4	1,450 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	2out of 4	2,282 yd	Foundation school	No	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	1,346 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	689 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ	3out of 4	1,692 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	331 yd
Tamarind	64 - 65 St James Street, Newport	345 yd
CGs Cafe	Unit 6, Orchard Street	396 yd
New Ming Garden	38-39 St James Street, Newport	407 yd
Novo	Nabab Palace, 84 St James Street	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Strings Bar \& Venue	9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport	415 yd
Southern Vectis Social Club	35 South Street, Newport	563 yd
The Prince Of Wales	Prince Of Wales, 36 South Street	563 yd
Newport Conservative Club	Newport And District Conservative Club, 39 - 40 Pyle Street	585 yd
The Crispin	Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road	593 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kebab House	63 St James Street, Newport	345 yd
Stotesburys	Stotesburys Fish And Chips, 43 St James Street	407 yd
Loys Chinese Take Away	83 St James Street, Newport	407 yd
Mr T's Snacks Ltd	82 St James Street, Newport	407 yd
Domino's Pizza	40 - 41 St James Street, Newport	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten	385 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	St Georges Way, Newport	610 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, South Street	646 yd
Sainsburys	Sainsbury's, Foxes Road	945 yd
Lidl	Riverway, Newport	990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE	grass pitches	302 yd
Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane	health and fitness suite	414 yd
Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET	health and fitness suite	494 yd
St Georges Special School WATERGATE ROAD	grass pitches	589 yd
St Georges Park St. Georges Way	grass pitches	665 yd
Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street	health and fitness suite	816 yd
Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street	health and fitness suite	842 yd
Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET	grass pitches	981 yd
Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	994 yd
Barton Primary School BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FURRLONGS	grass pitches	1,050 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO30 1LW