Postcode report
PO30 5AX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Isle of Wight
About PO30 5AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO30 5AX is a postcode in Newport Central, 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 5AX, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO30 5AX 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 5AX is based on Isle of Wight 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,424 residents, 997 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 14% 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 2/10.
For property prices near PO30 5AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO30 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 122 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO30 5AX 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 adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO30 5AX 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 5AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 5AX
Is PO30 5AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% 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 5AX?
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 5AX?
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 5AX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PO30 5AX?
LocaleIQ matched PO30 5AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO30 5AX?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 122 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO30 5AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.