St Cross Lane is in Newport and in Isle Of Wight district. PO30 5PZ is located in the Newport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Cross Lane, Newport, PO30 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 5JY, PO30 5DA, PO30 5BZ, PO30 5BX, PO30 5FY, PO30 5QA, PO30 5HE, PO30 5HH, PO30 5GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO30 5PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 56% | 56.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 24.2% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 11.4% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 37.2% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 41.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 14.1% | -10.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 29.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 10.2% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 82.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 92.2% | 81.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 12.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 81.5% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Cross Lane was 771.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1102.7% higher than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Cross Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 3rd highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 239.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Cross Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2004-10-07 | £253,149 |
| 1 St Cross Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, a newly built property | £125,000 | 2004-04-18 | £248,428 |
| 3 St Cross Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, a newly built property | £125,000 | 2004-04-18 | £248,428 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | 2out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 467 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 | 930 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 4,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrs Restaurant | 27 - 28 Lugley Street, Newport | 100 yd | |
| Wow Women's Centre | St James' Centre, 4 - 5 St James Street | 101 yd | |
| Da Vinci Restaurant | 11 Holyrood Street, Newport | 157 yd | |
| Kusina Restobar | 7 - 8 Holyrood Street, Newport | 157 yd | |
| Wyatts Bar And Grill | 24A Holyrood Street, Newport | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Medina | Railway Medina, 1 Sea Street | 158 yd | |
| Newport Ale House | 24A Holyrood Street, Newport | 173 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | The Man In The Moon, 16 - 17 St James Street | 191 yd | |
| Newport (IW) Social Club | Newport (IOW) Social Club, 13 - 14 St James Street | 191 yd | |
| Craft Catering | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 7 St James Street, Newport | 101 yd | |
| Sheer Pink | 24B Holyrood Street, Newport | 170 yd | |
| Smashin Burgers | 2 St Thomas Square, Newport | 258 yd | |
| Costa | 21 St James Square, Newport | 267 yd | |
| Kenny's Newport Ltd | 24A St James Square, Newport | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 123 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 329 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 415 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 95 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Seaclose Recreation Ground SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FAIRLEE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.