In the 2011 Census Binstead had been incorporated within Ryde whilst still retaining its electoral ward, Binsted and Fishbourne.

Brickfields, a small horse riding centre, was located off Newnham Road to the south of Binstead but it closed in 2013.

Southern Vectis bus route 9 serves the main road every 10 minutes in the daytime between Ryde and Newport.

[5] It became known for the quality of its limestone which led to a local quarrying industry, the result of which is still visible in the village's landscape and place names.

Subsequently, the stone was used in the building of Chichester Cathedral, Romsey Abbey and part of the Tower of London.