Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7BH.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO31 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO31 7BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.

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

PO31 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.3km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO31 7BH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 21.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00087394 (shared with 11 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 7BH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 160,000

10 sales · Mean £ 151,950

Terraced

£ 1,500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Detached

£ 729,000

2 sales · Mean £ 729,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO31 7BH has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils0.7 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.3 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
  • Halls Premier0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • The Waverley0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.8 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.3 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.1 km
  • Endeavour House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.6 km
  • Victoria Tavern0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.3 km
  • Bettys Door0.7 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Prego0.6 km
  • Samels Ltd0.7 km
  • Taste Of India0.6 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.4 km
  • Ryde Pier Head10.0 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Festival services0.3 km
  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.3 km