PO32 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight, South East, covering 250 active and 32 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PO32 (20%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (10%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO32 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PO32 are around £254k, up 4.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO32 at 209 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO32 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Isle of Wight, South East
PO32 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO32 postcode area.
groups
Population9,284
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Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 39,400 /yr
work
Employed43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
6/10homeHome Ownership
5/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO32's 64% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £254k. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
home £254,214 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%
Economic Activity
43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences946
Public order196
Anti-social behaviour184
Criminal damage and arson167
Shoplifting132
school Local Schools
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Requires Improvement156 pupils
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
Good394 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Central Convenience Stores
- Central Convenience Stores
- English Heritage Gift Shop
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Classic Boat Museum Gallery
- + 5 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel
- Annie's B&B
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast
- Wisteria House B&B
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd
- East Cowes Victoria Football Club
- Folly Inn
- Osborne Golf Club
- + 4 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Artisan Cafe
- Shoreside Cafe
- Bettys Door
- Isle Of Wight Pony Club
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop
- + 1 more
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Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group
- Waitrose
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden
- Prego
- Samels Ltd
- Taste Of India
- The Galley IOW Ltd
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Area Profile: PO32 · Data under Open Government Licence