Nelson Road is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 1QT 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 Nelson Road, Newport, PO30 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 1QU, PO30 1QX, PO30 1QL, PO30 1DU, PO30 1RA, PO30 1QS, PO30 1BZ, PO30 1QN, PO30 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO30 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.1% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 41.7% | 52.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 26.3% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 27% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 18.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.5% | 97.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 138.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.6% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 58th highest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nelson Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-20 | £221,390 |
| 2 Nelson Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2017-08-18 | £218,697 |
| 4 Nelson Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-03-19 | £222,479 |
| 4 Nelson Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-10-26 | £204,605 |
| 4 Nelson Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2008-11-28 | £154,232 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 4out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | - not rated | 1,362 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 | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke High School Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodehill Middle School Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop King Catholic Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QY | - not rated | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Middle School Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont School Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clatterford Centre 63 Clatterford Road , Carisbrooke PO30 1NZ | - not rated | 1,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe | Down Lane Recreation Ground, Park View Road | 224 yd | |
| Fry Nation | 84 - 85 High Street, Newport | 525 yd | |
| The Living Room | 83 High Street, Newport | 525 yd | |
| Tamarind | 64 - 65 St James Street, Newport | 545 yd | |
| Snacks And Ladders Board Game Cafe | 70 St James Street, Newport | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Parish Council | The Pavilion, Recreation Ground Road | 236 yd | |
| The Crispin | Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road | 464 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | 91 High Street, Newport | 612 yd | |
| Strings Bar \& Venue | 9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport | 638 yd | |
| Craft Catering | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artista Pizza | 10 Clarendon Street, Newport | 228 yd | |
| Misiu Ltd | Pizza Plaice, Whitepit Lane | 439 yd | |
| Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway | 3 Carisbrooke Road, Newport | 462 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 63 St James Street, Newport | 545 yd | |
| Stotesburys | Stotesburys Fish And Chips, 43 St James Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 766 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 778 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 52 High Street, Carisbrooke | 913 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 914 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Trinity Middle School (Closed) Wellington Road | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Christ The King College WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School CARISBROOKE HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Carisbrooke College MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 895 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.