Redwood Close, Newport, PO30 5RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO30 5RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	52.1%	49.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	47.9%	50.8%	2.9%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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 5RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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	19.7%	23.4%	3.7%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	57.4%	-5.3%	44.2%	13.2%
Separated	0.4%	3.7%	3.3%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	9.4%	7.4%	-2.0%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	7.8%	8.2%	0.4%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	41.6%	2.6%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	33.8%	38.6%	4.8%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	20%	15.6%	-4.4%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	5.9%	4.2%	-1.7%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25%	16.5%	-8.5%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	13.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	16.5%	-2.4%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	10.7%	2.5%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	21.9%	11.7%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	20.5%	18.2%	-2.3%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	2.9%	2.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	98.7%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	99.7%	95.5%	-4.2%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0%	1.9%	1.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	95.8%	-3.5%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Redwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Close was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Redwood Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville and the 111th lowest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PO30 5RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Redwood Close are based on 20 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 Redwood Close, Newport, PO30 5RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO30 5RT

Average Price
£397,411

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,837

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£402,577

Estimated Average Property Prices for Redwood Close

Average Price
£376,954

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£376,743

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£380,969

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Redwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Redwood Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-03-25	£399,328
8 Redwood Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-03-25	£381,478
3 Redwood Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2024-04-18	£422,352
7 Redwood Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2019-06-17	£340,829
1 Redwood Close, Newport, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2018-12-17	£379,264

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO30 5RT

Employment

PO30 5RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	635 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Wellington Road , Carisbrooke PO30 5QT	3out of 4	815 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Carisbrooke PO30 1NR	3out of 4	1,017 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Forest Road , Isle of Wight PO30 5SH	- not rated	1,071 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	- not rated	1,071 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	- not rated	471 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke High School Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	- not rated	471 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	2out of 4	471 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	2out of 4	777 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	- not rated	2,701 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QY	- not rated	569 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop King Catholic Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	- not rated	777 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	- not rated	1,071 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nodehill Middle School Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ	- not rated	1,492 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downside Middle School Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX	- not rated	2,355 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,437 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westmont School Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY	- not rated	962 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lionheart School Albany Road , PO30 5HZ	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP	- not rated	1,378 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Clatterford Centre 63 Clatterford Road , Carisbrooke PO30 1NZ	- not rated	1,483 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW	3out of 4	2,042 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forest View Nursey	Forest View Nursery, Forest Road	840 yd
Living Under One Sun Comm Hub Cafe	Down Lane Recreation Ground, Park View Road	856 yd
Radish	McCarthy And Stone, Foxes Road	916 yd
The Parson's Pantry	Carisbrooke Church Hall, High Street	1,065 yd
Angel Bar And Grill	44 High Street, Carisbrooke	1,065 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newport Parish Council	The Pavilion, Recreation Ground Road	828 yd
Ambassador Free House Ltd	Ambassador Snooker Club, 125 Gunville Road	838 yd
The Eight Bells	Eight Bells Inn, 31 High Street	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carisbrooke Fish Bar	73 Wellington Road, Newport		475 yd
Artista Pizza	10 Clarendon Street, Newport		1,051 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	Sainsbury's, Foxes Road		1,016 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Ltd	52 High Street, Carisbrooke		1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carisbrooke College MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	385 yd
Victoria Recreation Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION GROUND ROAD	grass pitches	644 yd
Christ The King College WELLINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	793 yd
Trinity Middle School (Closed) Wellington Road	grass pitches	837 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School CARISBROOKE HIGH STREET	grass pitches	999 yd
Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD	grass pitches	1,069 yd
Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road	grass pitches	1,073 yd
Fitness Factory 1A 1A PORTLAND STREET	health and fitness suite	1,077 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	33.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	154 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	534.37 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	534.37 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	136.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	534.77 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO30 5RT