PO31 7EE is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 0.4km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EE are sourced from Output Area E00087394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EE.
280
45
£ 38,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7EE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO31 7EE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7EE. 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
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
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 194,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7EE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Gurnard Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
- Halls Premier0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Blakes News0.1 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Annie's B&B0.9 km
- Caledon Guest House0.1 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.2 km
- Endeavour House0.1 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.8 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
- The Ship And Castle0.6 km
- Victoria Tavern0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
- Bettys Door0.7 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
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 Cowes0.5 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.0 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arctic Road0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Arctic Road0.1 km
- Mill Hill Road0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317EE · Data under Open Government Licence