Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

WEST HILL GROVE, PO31 7EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL GROVE, PO31 7EF.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

42

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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: PO31 7EF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO31 7EF's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £268,333 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7EF is a safe, established residential area on West Hill Grove, 0.4km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO31 7EF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EF are sourced from Output Area E00087395 (shared with 10 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 7EF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 218,500

4 sales · Mean £ 229,750

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

PO31 7EF has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils0.7 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.9 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
  • Halls Premier0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Blakes News0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.8 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

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
  • Bettys Door0.8 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Prego0.6 km
  • Samels Ltd0.8 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 Head10.1 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Mill Hill Road0.2 km
  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km