River Way, Newport, PO30 5UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO30 5UX 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is River Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Way was 676.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 741.0% higher than the Fairlee & Whippingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

River Way has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Fairlee & Whippingham and the 5th highest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 501.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PO30 5UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 River Way are based on 14 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 River Way, Newport, PO30 5UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO30 5UX

Average Price
£264,049

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£167,481

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£312,333

Estimated Average Property Prices for River Way

Average Price
£1,668,202

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£168,037

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,077,337

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on River WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 5 River Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£80,000	2025-11-20	£78,084
Unit 4 17D River Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-04-05	£89,822
National Westminster House River Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£550,000	2019-10-11	£592,201
Units 3 And 4 River Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2018-06-27	£224,377
17A River Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight Other, an established residential building	£215,000	2016-10-10	£253,499

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO30 5UX

Employment

PO30 5UX 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Forest Road , Isle of Wight PO30 5SH	- not rated	916 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	- not rated	916 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summerfields Primary School Atkinson Drive , PO30 2LJ	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX	- not rated	1,073 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Hazel Close , PO30 5GD	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	- not rated	1,048 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Medina High School Mountbatten Centre , Fairlee Road PO30 2DX	- not rated	1,048 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX	2out of 4	1,048 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	2out of 4	1,988 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU	- not rated	2,040 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH	- not rated	916 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nodehill Middle School Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ	- not rated	1,136 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downside Middle School Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX	- not rated	1,329 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QY	- not rated	1,858 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop King Catholic Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QT	- not rated	1,988 yd	Voluntary aided 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	232 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP	- not rated	769 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lionheart School Albany Road , PO30 5HZ	3out of 4	921 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS	3out of 4	958 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westmont School Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY	- not rated	1,347 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW	3out of 4	1,984 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
Wheelers Cafe	9D Riverway, Newport	1 yd
4D Sports	Unit E4, Newport Quay	291 yd
Dunelm Mill	Unit A Wakes Retail Park, Riverway	315 yd
JR Zone	55 Manners View, Newport	376 yd
Riverside Ventures (Isle Of Wight) Limited	The Riverside Centre, Newport Quay	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bargemans Rest	Bargemans Rest, Little London	393 yd
The Railway Medina	Railway Medina, 1 Sea Street	549 yd
Newport Ale House	24A Holyrood Street, Newport	710 yd
Slug \& Lettuce	Yates' Bar, 23 - 26 High Street	770 yd
Hogshead	Hogshead Pub, 20 High Street	775 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Fortune	7 St James Street, Newport	700 yd
Sheer Pink	24B Holyrood Street, Newport	707 yd
Ephesus Pizza & Grill	137 High Street, Newport	723 yd
Wight Grill House	144 High Street, Newport	723 yd
Dragon City Takeaway	18 High Street, Newport	766 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Riverway, Newport	488 yd
Sainsburys	Sainsbury's, Foxes Road	765 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, South Street	891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Isle Of Wight College DODNOR LANE	health and fitness suite	235 yd
Seaclose Recreation Ground SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE SEACLOSE PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FAIRLEE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	400 yd
Isle Be Fit Holyrood Street	health and fitness suite	635 yd
Fit2Relax Fitness Room (Closed) St George's Physiotherapy St George's Physiotherapy St. James Street	health and fitness suite	693 yd
Medina Leisure Centre FAIRLEE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	907 yd
Downside Middle School (Kitbridge Campus) (Closed) Forest Road	grass pitches	916 yd
Hunnyhill Primary School FOREST ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
Medina College FAIRLEE ROAD	grass pitches	1,004 yd
Fit2Relax Gym (Closed) Bowling Green Lane	health and fitness suite	1,061 yd
Barton Primary School And Early Years Centre (Closed) GREEN STREET	grass pitches	1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	24.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	24.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	24.1%

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	69.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO30 5UX