PO31 7AL is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO31 7AL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00087376 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, PO31 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PO31 7AL.
175
49
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO31 7AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AL. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO31 7AL is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
Lanesend Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
- Halls Premier0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Blakes News0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Annie's B&B0.9 km
- Caledon Guest House0.7 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.5 km
- Endeavour House0.7 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Ship And Castle0.9 km
- Cowes Sports Football Club1.0 km
- Cowes Ale House0.3 km
- Cowes Conservative Club0.4 km
- Cowes Golf Club1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.7 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.7 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.6 km
- Parklands Resource Centre0.7 km
- All About Catering0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Prego0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.9 km
- Chip Ahoy0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.2 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.1 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Festival services0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317AL · Data under Open Government Licence