Bernard Way is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 5AN is located in the Newport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bernard Way, Newport, PO30 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 5UX, PO30 5WJ, PO30 5FA, PO30 5YH, PO30 5HQ, PO30 5XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 5AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 40.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 37.5% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 40.4% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.2% | 86.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 84.8% | 86.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 86.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bernard Way was 633.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 702.8% higher than the Fairlee & Whippingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bernard Way has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Fairlee & Whippingham and the 4th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 475.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Delivery Office Bernard Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building | £334,681 | 2017-05-30 | £397,461 |
PO30 5AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 75 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfields Primary School Atkinson Drive , PO30 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community 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 | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 1out of 4 | 1,969 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 | 182 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 | 713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 4,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Cafe | 9D Riverway, Newport | 104 yd | |
| JR Zone | 55 Manners View, Newport | 341 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Unit A Wakes Retail Park, Riverway | 390 yd | |
| 4D Sports | Unit E4, Newport Quay | 394 yd | |
| Riverside Ventures (Isle Of Wight) Limited | The Riverside Centre, Newport Quay | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bargemans Rest | Bargemans Rest, Little London | 483 yd | |
| The Railway Medina | Railway Medina, 1 Sea Street | 613 yd | |
| Newport Ale House | 24A Holyrood Street, Newport | 770 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | The Man In The Moon, 16 - 17 St James Street | 837 yd | |
| Newport (IW) Social Club | Newport (IOW) Social Club, 13 - 14 St James Street | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 7 St James Street, Newport | 735 yd | |
| Sheer Pink | 24B Holyrood Street, Newport | 766 yd | |
| Ephesus Pizza & Grill | 137 High Street, Newport | 795 yd | |
| Wight Grill House | 144 High Street, Newport | 795 yd | |
| Dragon City Takeaway | 18 High Street, Newport | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 537 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 763 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Seaclose Recreation Ground SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FAIRLEE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Medina Leisure Centre FAIRLEE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Hmp Isle Of Wight (Albany) ALBANY ALBANY PARKHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Medina College FAIRLEE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.