Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MEDINA ROAD, PO31 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDINA ROAD, PO31 7BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO31 7BX is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

home £231,666 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7BX is a safe, established residential area on Medina Road, 0.6km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO31 7BX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00087397 (shared with 21 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 7BX. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

PO31 7BX has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.0 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.1 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.3 km
  • Halls Premier0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • The Waverley0.7 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.8 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.6 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.4 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
  • Endeavour House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.3 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.4 km
  • The Lifeboat0.8 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.2 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.1 km
  • Bettys Door0.3 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.0 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.2 km
  • Prego0.2 km
  • Samels Ltd0.3 km
  • Taste Of India0.2 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.2 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.1 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.6 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.0 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.0 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.0 km
  • East Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
  • East Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km