Sylvan Drive is in Newport and in Medina district. PO30 5QS is located in the Newport West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sylvan Drive, Newport, PO30 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO30 5FU, PO30 5QP, PO30 5QR, PO30 5DJ, PO30 5FB, PO30 5FF, PO30 5FE, PO30 5YR, PO30 5QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 5QS 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 5QS 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Drive 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.
Sylvan Drive 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Sylvan Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-14 | £238,874 |
| 30 Sylvan Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-14 | £225,952 |
| 40 Sylvan Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2013-05-24 | £225,005 |
| 38 Sylvan Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2012-04-20 | £224,398 |
| 40A Sylvan Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2009-12-22 | £237,186 |
PO30 5QS 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 5QS 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,437 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 | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 1out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 668 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 | 643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 5,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | McCarthy And Stone, Foxes Road | 195 yd | |
| Wow Women's Centre | St James' Centre, 4 - 5 St James Street | 437 yd | |
| Fry Nation | 84 - 85 High Street, Newport | 448 yd | |
| The Living Room | 83 High Street, Newport | 448 yd | |
| Hewitt's Restaurant | 33 Lugley Street, Newport | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | 91 High Street, Newport | 443 yd | |
| Craft Catering | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 461 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Club (Bar) | Newport Masonic Hall, 31 Lugley Street | 461 yd | |
| The Crispin | Cask And Crispin, 8 - 10 Carisbrooke Road | 469 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | The Man In The Moon, 16 - 17 St James Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 7 St James Street, Newport | 437 yd | |
| Chia Wing Chinese Takeaway | 3 Carisbrooke Road, Newport | 495 yd | |
| No 1 Wok | 66 Pyle Street, Newport | 588 yd | |
| Costa | 21 St James Square, Newport | 614 yd | |
| Kenny's Newport Ltd | 24A St James Square, Newport | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, Foxes Road | 165 yd | |
| Lidl | Riverway, Newport | 546 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, South Street | 850 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Church Litten | 964 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 | 436 yd |
| Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Nine Acres Playing Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Carisbrooke College MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,044 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 117.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 117.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.