New Road is in Porchfield, Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 4LT is located in the Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet 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 New Road, Porchfield, Newport, PO30 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO30 4LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.8% | 52.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.5% | -0.7% | 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 vicinity of PO30 4LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 24% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 59.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.8% | 12% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 33.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet and the 44th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Fine New Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-30 | £494,466 |
| Westfield Cottage New Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-06 | £151,116 |
| West View New Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-07 | £142,099 |
| Alls Well New Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-29 | £441,966 |
| Cherry Trees New Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-05-05 | £311,426 |
PO30 4LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO30 4LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO30 4LT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Wyatts Lane , Northwood PO31 8PU | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,002 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 1out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Camp | Locks Green Road, Porchfield | 728 yd | |
| Clean Wight Cleaning | Jersey Camp, Locks Green Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porchfield Cricket Club | Colemans Lane, Porchfield | 311 yd | |
| Sportsmans Rest IOW Ltd | Sportsmans Rest, Main Road | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porchfield Cricket Club Colemans Lane | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.