Pyle Street is in Newport and in Medina district. PO30 1UJ 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 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 1JD, PO30 1BA, PO30 1AJ, PO30 1UH, PO30 1BG, PO30 1PU, PO30 1UL, PO30 1SP, PO30 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO30 1UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 51.6% | 59% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 20.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 42.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 22.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 9.8% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 20.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 88.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 92.4% | 86.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 87.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64% | 37.2% | 26.8% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pyle Street was 279.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 335.4% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pyle Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 23rd highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-07-25 | £160,848 |
| 69A Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-06-30 | £130,702 |
| 87 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2019-12-13 | £172,878 |
| 71 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-04-20 | £173,246 |
| Flat 2 68 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-01-05 | £101,936 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,150 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 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 835 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 | 1,102 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 5,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines | 10 Scarrots Lane, Newport | 18 yd | |
| The Place To Eat | 61 High Street, Newport | 83 yd | |
| ComiCoffee | 59 Pyle Street, Newport | 85 yd | |
| Fry Nation | 84 - 85 High Street, Newport | 106 yd | |
| The Living Room | 83 High Street, Newport | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | 91 High Street, Newport | 108 yd | |
| The Crispin | Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road | 136 yd | |
| Craft Catering | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 173 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Club (Bar) | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 173 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | The Man In The Moon, 16 - 17 St James Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Wok | 66 Pyle Street, Newport | 85 yd | |
| Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway | 3 Carisbrooke Road, Newport | 115 yd | |
| Peach - Vegan Kitchen \& Zero Waste Store | 89 St James Street, Newport | 145 yd | |
| The Noodle Pot | 91A St James Street, Newport | 145 yd | |
| Costa | 21 St James Square, Newport | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 404 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 423 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 436 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 496 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | St Georges Way, Newport | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| St Georges Park St. Georges Way | grass pitches | 983 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 937.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 937.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 172.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 926.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.