PO31 7AZ is a safe, established residential area on Medina Gardens, 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 7AZ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 25.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00087377 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDINA GARDENS, PO31 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDINA GARDENS, PO31 7AZ.
236
46
£ 38,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO31 7AZ's 54% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 25.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AZ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
15 sales · Mean £ 249,273
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7AZ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Lanesend Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.8 km
- Halls Premier0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Blakes News0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Annie's B&B1.0 km
- Caledon Guest House0.3 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.9 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Ship And Castle0.8 km
- Cowes Sports Football Club0.7 km
- The Kingston Arms0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.6 km
- Bettys Door0.9 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.6 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Prego0.8 km
- Samels Ltd0.9 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.7 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.2 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Festival services0.1 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317AZ · Data under Open Government Licence