St Thomas Street is in Ryde and in Isle Of Wight district. PO33 2PA is located in the Ryde North West 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 St Thomas Street, Ryde, PO33 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO33 2PA, PO33 2PB, PO33 2LY, PO33 2LZ, PO33 2PD, PO33 2NY, PO33 2NF, PO33 2DP, PO33 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO33 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 28.2% | -12.4% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 44.8% | 13.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 17.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 42.4% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 20.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 30.1% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 86% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 86% | 84.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 84.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 2% | -6.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Street was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Ryde Appley & Elmfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Thomas Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ryde Appley & Elmfield and the 220th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2015-12-22 | £435,869 |
| 47 St Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2009-07-10 | £324,883 |
| 48 St Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2005-10-03 | £419,828 |
| 9 St Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2002-07-05 | £509,793 |
| 48 St Thomas Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1999-07-30 | £380,495 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO33 2PA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Park Primary School Dover Street , PO33 2BN | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmount Primary School St Vincents Road , PO33 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ampthill Road , PO33 1LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde Appley Road , PO33 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haylands Primary School Bettesworth Road , PO33 3HA | 3out of 4 | 1,730 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 | 1,232 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 | 453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde Tandoori | 45 Union Street, Ryde | 114 yd | |
| AJ's Diner | 7 Victoria Arcade, Union Street | 135 yd | |
| Courtside Cafe | Ryde Mead Lawn Tennis Club, Church Lane | 155 yd | |
| Curry Leaf (Formerly Chumma Kitchen) | 59 Union Street, Ryde | 160 yd | |
| Festival Bar And Diner | Union Court, 61A Union Street | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blacksheep Bar | Black Sheep Bar, 53 Union Street | 114 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon | S Fowler And Co, 41 - 43 Union Street | 114 yd | |
| Artisan Cocktail Bar \& Grill | 24 - 24A Union Street, Ryde | 169 yd | |
| Fumo33 | 32 - 33 Union Street, Ryde | 170 yd | |
| Coburgs | Royal Squadron, 70 Union Street | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryde Charcoal Grill | 65 Union Street, Ryde | 160 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36 Union Street, Ryde | 179 yd | |
| Ryde Kebab House | The Kebab House, 5 High Street | 212 yd | |
| Esplanade Ice Cream Parlour | 8 Esplanade, Ryde | 321 yd | |
| Little John Takeaway | 1 Esplanade, Ryde | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 23/23A Union Street, Ryde | 169 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 4 Anglesea Street, Ryde | 328 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, 45 - 48 High Street | 495 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, 62 West Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryde School With Upper Chine (Main Site) Queens Road | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Ryde Arena (Closed) QUAY ROAD | ice rinks | 554 yd |
| Dover Park Primary School DOVER STREET | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Simeon Street Recreation Ground SIMEON STREET | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Greenmount Primary 7-11 7-11 ST. VINCENTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Ryde Golf Club BINSTEAD ROAD | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Waterside Pool ESPLANADE | swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.