Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EA.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO31 7EA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

PO31 7EA is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 0.4km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

The people who live in PO31 7EA are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00087404 (shared with 12 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 7EA. 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 / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

14 sales · Mean £ 144,214

Terraced

£ 168,500

6 sales · Mean £ 175,833

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 156,666

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

PO31 7EA has low crime rates — 33 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 offences71
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft13

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 pupils0.8 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.3 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
  • Halls Premier0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • The Waverley0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.8 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.2 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.0 km
  • Endeavour House0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.7 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.5 km
  • Victoria Tavern0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.3 km
  • Bettys Door0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.3 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.1 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 Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

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 Cowes0.4 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.9 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Road0.3 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km