PO31 7EJ is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 0.8km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO31 7EJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00087392 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EJ.
365
39
£ 43,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO31 7EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £334k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7EJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 248,750
8 sales · Mean £ 253,437
Terraced
£ 234,265
6 sales · Mean £ 249,338
Detached
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7EJ has low crime rates — 19 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
Lanesend Primary School
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Gurnard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Halls Premier0.9 km
- Blakes News0.4 km
- Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.3 km
- Rashleys Stores0.5 km
- Bakd By Jen0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Lifeboat1.0 km
- The Ship And Castle1.0 km
- Victoria Tavern0.9 km
- Cowes Sports Football Club0.5 km
- Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.8 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.7 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.7 km
- Parklands Resource Centre0.5 km
- UK Sailing Academy0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Jade Garden1.0 km
- Prego1.0 km
- Taste Of India1.0 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.9 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Caledon Guest House0.4 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.6 km
- Endeavour House0.4 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.2 km
- Holly Tree House0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.9 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.2 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fellows Road0.1 km
- Fellows Road - del nov230.1 km
- Mill Hill Co-op0.1 km
- Mill Hill Co-op - del nov230.1 km
- Coronation Road - del nov230.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317EJ · Data under Open Government Licence