South View is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 1QP is located in the Mountjoy & Shide 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 South View, Newport, PO30 1QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 1QW, PO30 1QR, PO30 1QG, PO30 1QF, PO30 1QN, PO30 1QS, PO30 1JB, PO30 1PS, PO30 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO30 1QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 43.8% | 46% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 38.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 31.3% | -15.2% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 44.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 18.5% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 19.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 16.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.7% | 97.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South View has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 179th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 South View, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-11-18 | £175,174 |
| 6 South View, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-19 | £159,775 |
| 8 South View, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-08-16 | £188,328 |
| 6 South View, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-08 | £142,654 |
| 8 South View, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2018-02-23 | £192,162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 2,313 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 | 1,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks And Ladders Board Game Cafe | 70 St James Street, Newport | 337 yd | |
| Tamarind | 64 - 65 St James Street, Newport | 339 yd | |
| Caffe Isola | 85A St James Street, Newport | 386 yd | |
| Valentines | 10 Scarrots Lane, Newport | 392 yd | |
| New Ming Garden | 38-39 St James Street, Newport | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispin | Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road | 360 yd | |
| Strings Bar \& Venue | 9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport | 435 yd | |
| Newport Parish Council | The Pavilion, Recreation Ground Road | 435 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | 91 High Street, Newport | 486 yd | |
| Newport Conservative Club | Newport And District Conservative Club, 39 - 40 Pyle Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kebab House | 63 St James Street, Newport | 339 yd | |
| Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway | 3 Carisbrooke Road, Newport | 346 yd | |
| Stotesburys | Stotesburys Fish And Chips, 43 St James Street | 400 yd | |
| Loys Chinese Take Away | 83 St James Street, Newport | 400 yd | |
| Mr T's Snacks Ltd | 82 St James Street, Newport | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 551 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 714 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 718 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 895 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | St Georges Way, Newport | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Trinity Middle School (Closed) Wellington Road | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| St Georges Special School WATERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Christ The King College WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| St Georges Park St. Georges Way | grass pitches | 984 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 532.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 532.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 537.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.