ORCHARD PLACE, PO31 7DZ House Prices & Local Information

PO31 7DZ is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Place, 0.5km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 43.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7DZ are sourced from Output Area E00087395 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.