Postcode report
Is PO30 1DD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PO30 1DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO30 1DD is a postcode in Mountjoy & Shide, Isle of Wight, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO30 1DD, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO30 1DD are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO30 1DD is based on Isle of Wight 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,416 residents, 377 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near PO30 1DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO30 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO30 1DD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO30 1DD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO30 1DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO30 1DD
Is PO30 1DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO30 1DD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO30 1DD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO30 1DD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO30 1DD?
LocaleIQ matched PO30 1DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO30 1DD?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO30 1DD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.