St Thomas' Square Ryde, Isle of Wight
17 addresses across 4 postcodes (PO33), about 90 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 82001616.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Isle of Wight costs £2,626 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ryde Esplanade, about 390 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Eastern Gardens (0.8 hectares) is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Esplanade Surgery, about 360 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 416 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Isle of Wight in 2026-27: Band D £2,626 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,751 | £2,042 | £2,334 | £2,626 | £3,209 | £3,793 | £4,376 | £5,252 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (51% of about 2,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, CROSS STREET, grade II
- 1 AND 2, ST THOMAS'S SQUARE, grade II
- 1, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 24, CROSS STREET, grade II
- 27 AND 28, CROSS STREET, grade II
- 3 AND 4, ST THOMAS'S SQUARE, grade II
- 30 AND 31, CROSS STREET, grade II
- NOS 36 AND 36A (ONE BUILDING) NOS 39, 39A AND 39B (ONE BUILDING), grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 32a Union Street, Ryde, permissioned (70 m)
- St Thomas' Car Park, St Thomas Street (south), Ryde, not permissioned (250 m)
- 6-8 Georges Street, Ryde, PO33 2EB, not permissioned (320 m)
- St Marys Convert, 55 High Street,Ryde, not permissioned (360 m)
- 91-93B High Street, Ryde, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 91-93B High Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between Rink Road and Park Road ( Opposite the IW bus Museum), not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 27 m and 32 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO33 2LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO33 2LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO33 2PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO33 2PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Esplanade 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 390 m |
| Ryde St Johns Road 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cross Street Ryde | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Ryde | 360 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ryde Hoverport | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Street - Ryde Car Park Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 83 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Esplanade Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gibbs & Gurnell | 40 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damira Ryde | 50 m |
| Hospital | Gosport War Memorial Hospital | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ryde Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 35 Union Street Lloyds Bank | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Eastern Gardens 8,310 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Royal Victoria Arcade, a listed building (Grade II*), 150 m north. 328 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Victoria Arcade | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Woodlands Vale Estate | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ryde West Sands | Beach | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Rosemary Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Puckpool Point | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Quarr Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Seagrove Dell | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| The Old Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 18 |
17 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Isle of Wight: see them on the Isle of Wight page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Ryde | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Haylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Binstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department, Ryde PO33 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Crown Hotel PO33 2PJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Ape Vapes Ryde PO33 2PJ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2024 |
| The Kandy Box PO33 2AA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Higher Grounds PO33 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza PO33 2LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Gibbs & Gurnell PO33 2LE | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| The Christmas Imaginarium PO33 2AA | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| JD Wetherspoon PO33 2LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| The Blacksheep Bar PO33 2LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Ryde Tandoori Restaurant PO33 2LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| The Smugglers Cat PO33 2NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett PO33 2PN | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Greenham Newsagents PO33 2PN | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Ryde Kebab House PO33 2PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Anglesea Street (84); On or near Union Street (70); On or near Parking Area (40); On or near Union Road (39); On or near Crown Street (34).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO33 2PJ: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- PO33 2LS: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- PO33 2PH: 2 addresses
- PO33 2LF: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Thomas Square · Lind Hill · Cross Street · St Peters Mews · Albert Place · Garfield Road · Yelfs Road · St James' Street · George Street · Victoria Street · St George's Close · Anglesea Street
All the streets in PO33 and across Isle of Wight.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.