Postcode report
PO33 2AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PO33 2AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO33 2AB is a postcode in Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO33 2AB, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO33 2AB are jobs and property market signals, 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 PO33 2AB is based on Isle of Wight 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,128 residents, 4,353 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 45% privately rented, 8% 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 1/10.
For property prices near PO33 2AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO33 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £276k from 95 rolling sales, up 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO33 2AB can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 6 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 PO33 2AB 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 PO33 2AB 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 PO33 2AB
Is PO33 2AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 PO33 2AB?
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 PO33 2AB?
7 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 PO33 2AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO33 2AB?
LocaleIQ matched PO33 2AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO33 2AB?
The latest median sold price is £276k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO33 2AB?
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.