Petticoat Lane, Newport, PO30 5DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 5DJ 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	57.5%	50.5%	-7.0%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	42.5%	49.5%	7.0%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	17.8%	21.1%	3.3%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	51%	-4.4%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	1%	2.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	14.4%	16.5%	2.1%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	11.4%	9.3%	-2.1%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.6%	34.8%	3.2%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	28.5%	33.9%	5.4%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	24.6%	14.3%	-10.3%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	12.3%	11.6%	-0.7%	4.0%	7.6%
Very bad health	3.1%	5.4%	2.3%	1.2%	4.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PO30 5DJ this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.1%	29.9%	-6.2%	18.2%	11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	6.7%	-4.7%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	13.4%	-0.5%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.7%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	18%	10.6%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	26.3%	10.0%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	8.9%	0%	-8.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.3%	97.7%	3.4%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	93.9%	94.6%	0.7%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	94.6%	1.6%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.5%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68%	76.7%	-8.7%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	27.9%	13.5%	14.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Petticoat Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petticoat Lane was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Petticoat Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 140th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in PO30 5DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Petticoat Lane are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Isle Of Wight.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Petticoat Lane, Newport, PO30 5DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO30 5DJ

Average Price
£233,072

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£233,072

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Petticoat Lane

Average Price
£228,386

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£228,386

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Petticoat LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Gate House Petticoat Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	1999-05-14	£228,386

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO30 5DJ

Employment

PO30 5DJ 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 5DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	12
Self-Employed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	8
Construction	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	270 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	3out of 4	747 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP	3out of 4	865 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR	3out of 4	1,305 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	1out of 4	1,038 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	2out of 4	1,039 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	2out of 4	2,049 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Isle of Wight College Medina Way , PO30 5TA	- not rated	793 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Island Learning Centre Albany Road , PO30 5HZ	3out of 4	745 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP	- not rated	5,237 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Radish	McCarthy And Stone, Foxes Road	147 yd
Fry Nation	84 - 85 High Street, Newport	410 yd
The Living Room	83 High Street, Newport	410 yd
Hewitt's Restaurant	33 Lugley Street, Newport	477 yd
Wow Women's Centre	St James' Centre, 4 - 5 St James Street	484 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crispin	Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road	414 yd
The Castle Inn	91 High Street, Newport	432 yd
Craft Catering	Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street	477 yd
Newport Masonic Club (Bar)	Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street	477 yd
Man In The Moon	The Man In The Moon, 16 - 17 St James Street	509 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway	3 Carisbrooke Road, Newport	442 yd
Good Fortune	7 St James Street, Newport	484 yd
No 1 Wok	66 Pyle Street, Newport	576 yd
Costa	21 St James Square, Newport	626 yd
Kenny's Newport Ltd	24A St James Square, Newport	626 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsburys	Sainsbury's, Foxes Road	228 yd
Lidl	Riverway, Newport	632 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, South Street	874 yd
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street	health and fitness suite	485 yd
Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET	health and fitness suite	523 yd
Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street	health and fitness suite	698 yd
Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	710 yd
Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane	health and fitness suite	761 yd
Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE	health and fitness suite	793 yd
Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road	grass pitches	839 yd
Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE	grass pitches	884 yd
Carisbrooke College MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of PO30 5DJ