Wood Street is in Ryde and in Isle Of Wight district. PO33 2BS is located in the Ryde Monktonmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Street, Ryde, PO33 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO33 2BU, PO33 2BT, PO33 2BN, PO33 2BW, PO33 2DJ, PO33 2BP, PO33 2FA, PO33 2AW, PO33 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO33 2BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 39.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 32.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 33.3% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 40.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 17.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 21.8% | 20.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 26.5% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 27.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.3% | 91.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Ryde Appley & Elmfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ryde Appley & Elmfield and the 111th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Wood Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-11-17 | £282,134 |
| 2B Wood Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-03-07 | £338,166 |
| 2 Wood Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-09-03 | £347,937 |
| 2B Wood Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2005-02-09 | £306,751 |
| 15 Wood Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2004-06-14 | £566,902 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO33 2BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Park Primary School Dover Street , PO33 2BN | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ampthill Road , PO33 1LJ | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Appley Road , PO33 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmount Primary School St Vincents Road , PO33 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haylands Primary School Bettesworth Road , PO33 3HA | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde Academy Pell Lane , PO33 3LN | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde School with Upper Chine Queen's Road , PO33 3BE | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipmunks | 2 Monkton Street, Ryde | 329 yd | |
| The Happy Chef | 107 Monkton Street, Ryde | 329 yd | |
| Isle Of Wight Bus & Coach Museum | The Bus Depot, Park Road | 330 yd | |
| Monkton Arts | 11 East Street, Ryde | 340 yd | |
| Ryde Baptist Church | George Street, Ryde | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solent Inn | Solent Inn, 7 Monkton Street | 267 yd | |
| The Town Club | Ryde Town Club, 25 - 27 Star Street | 316 yd | |
| Simeon Arms | 21 Simeon Street, Ryde | 426 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 68 St Johns Road, Ryde | 439 yd | |
| Fumo33 | 32 - 33 Union Street, Ryde | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 58 The Strand, Ryde | 371 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Union Street, Ryde | 440 yd | |
| Ryde Kebab House | The Kebab House, 5 High Street | 467 yd | |
| Loys | 159 High Street, Ryde | 468 yd | |
| Wights Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | Wights Traditional Fish And Chips, 41 - 42 High Street | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 4 Anglesea Street, Ryde | 404 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, 45 - 48 High Street | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23/23A Union Street, Ryde | 472 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 62 West Street | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Park Primary School DOVER STREET | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Simeon Street Recreation Ground SIMEON STREET | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Ryde Arena (Closed) QUAY ROAD | ice rinks | 537 yd |
| Waterside Pool ESPLANADE | swimming pool | 611 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School AMPTHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Ryde School With Upper Chine (Main Site) Queens Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Oakfield Church Of England Aided Primary School APPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Oakfield Recreation Ground SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 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 | 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% |
| 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.