Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PLACE SIDE, PO31 7BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLACE SIDE, PO31 7BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

290

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO31 7BB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7BB is a sought-after residential area on Place Side, 1.2km from Gurnard in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes South & Northwood ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO31 7BB is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00087387 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7BB. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

11 sales · Mean £ 196,136

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PO31 7BB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.6 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • The Borneo Pantry0.1 km
  • The Range0.3 km
  • Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.6 km
  • Jasper's Coffee0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cowes Club (IoW) Ltd0.9 km
  • Holly Tree House0.9 km
  • Onefifty1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.6 km
  • BAE Cowes0.6 km
  • Isle Of Wight Caterers0.7 km
  • Kick Back Café0.7 km
  • Paul's Pitstop0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Flavour Trayz0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cowes Sports Football Club0.8 km
  • Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar0.6 km
  • Northwood Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The Portland Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes1.7 km
  • Ryde Pier Head10.9 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadfields Avenue0.1 km
  • Broadfields Avenue0.2 km
  • Three Gates Road0.2 km
  • Three Gates Road0.3 km
  • Place Road0.3 km