Garden Way is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 2BW is located in the Pan & Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Way, Newport, PO30 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 2BN, PO30 2QD, PO30 2FZ, PO30 2FH, PO30 2BP, PO30 2AX, PO30 2BB, PO30 2AS, PO30 2GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 2BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 35.9% | 52% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 25.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 15.1% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 11% | 3.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 33.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 41.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 21.1% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 20.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 18.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.3% | 95.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.7% | 37.2% | 26.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Way was 146.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% higher than the Fairlee & Whippingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Fairlee & Whippingham and the 54th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Garden Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-02-28 | £109,338 |
| 67 Garden Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-12-09 | £93,092 |
| 61 Garden Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-10-22 | £91,390 |
| 72 Garden Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2020-12-22 | £92,653 |
| 77 Garden Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-10-05 | £76,087 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary School Atkinson Drive , PO30 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 1out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 2,551 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 | 1,523 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 | 474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 5,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel Centre | The Isobel Centre, Furrlongs | 256 yd | |
| Compass Group, UK And Ireland Limited T/a The Coffee Shop | Asda Stores Ltd, St Georges Way | 592 yd | |
| KFC Newport | KFC, Furrlongs | 707 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Multiplex Site, Coppins Bridge | 707 yd | |
| Quirkywood Catering | 23 Bellmeade Lane, Newport | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Fever | Multiplex Site, Coppins Bridge | 707 yd | |
| Hogshead | Hogshead Pub, 20 High Street | 930 yd | |
| Slug \& Lettuce | Yates' Bar, 23 - 26 High Street | 938 yd | |
| Southern Vectis Social Club | 35 South Street, Newport | 1,033 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 36 South Street | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Crunch | 52 Red Fox Square, Newport | 296 yd | |
| Ozze's Plaice | Pan Fish And Chip Shop, 83 Royal Exchange | 300 yd | |
| Dragon City Takeaway | 18 High Street, Newport | 941 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Town Lane | 978 yd | |
| Ephesus Pizza & Grill | 137 High Street, Newport | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | St Georges Way, Newport | 611 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 891 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Primary School BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FURRLONGS | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St Georges Park St. Georges Way | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Summerfield Primary School ATKINSON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 328.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.