Town Pop. 23,725

Living in Ryde: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ryde scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the PO33 postcode district, Ryde ranks 2nd. Broadband (84) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Ryde in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO33 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Ryde scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,211 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 282 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 215 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 198 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 166 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 464 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mulberry Way 139 crimes
  2. 2 Anglesea Street 87 crimes
  3. 3 Union Street 72 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 48
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
38
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
4Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Binstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Dover Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Haylands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift RydeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greenmount Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, RydePrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit4.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,422 patients per GP
10dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 685 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired29.5%Student3.6%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary32.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership62.6%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Ryde St John's Road 0.4 mi
Ryde Esplanade 0.7 mi
Smallbrook Junction 1 mi
J2 M275 6.8 mi
J2 M275 7.2 mi
J1 M275 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Ample 20
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 51
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 209
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,500 184
Detached £370,000 50
Semi-detached £255,000 54
Terraced £220,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £130,000 47
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£116k £217k £321k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pondwell 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Seaview and Nettlestone 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Helens (Isle of Wight) 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Isle of Wight) 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bembridge 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hillway 42 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryde a nice place to live?

Ryde is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ryde is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ryde?

Ryde has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 2,536 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ryde?

Among the top-rated schools in Ryde are Binstead Primary School, Dover Park Primary School and Haylands Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Ryde in total.

What are house prices like in Ryde?

The current median house price in Ryde is £245,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £255,000, terraced £220,000, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 184 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ryde in context

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Postcode districts in Ryde

PO33 48 ⇄
PO34 43 ⇄

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