PO31 7BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO31 7BT has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00087404 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO31 7BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO31 7BT.
226
45
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO31 7BT — age 45, 37% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7BT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7BT has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
- Halls Premier0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Waverley0.9 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Annie's B&B0.7 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Caledon Guest House0.3 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.0 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.7 km
- The Ship And Castle0.5 km
- Victoria Tavern0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.2 km
- Bettys Door0.6 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.3 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.1 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Prego0.5 km
- Samels Ltd0.6 km
- Taste Of India0.5 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.3 km
- Ryde Pier Head9.9 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Arctic Road0.2 km
- Arctic Road0.3 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317BT · Data under Open Government Licence