Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PO31 7EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.

home £254,583 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7EL is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 0.9km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO31 7EL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 19.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00087392 (shared with 7 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 7EL. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

4 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Semi-Detached

£ 230,500

8 sales · Mean £ 239,125

Terraced

£ 227,500

1 sales · Mean £ 227,500

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

PO31 7EL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.3 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.8 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.0 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Halls Premier0.9 km
  • Blakes News0.5 km
  • Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.3 km
  • Rashleys Stores0.6 km
  • Bakd By Jen0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club1.0 km
  • The Lifeboat0.9 km
  • The Ship And Castle1.0 km
  • Victoria Tavern0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.8 km
  • Bettys Door1.0 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.7 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Lunch Box Cafe1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group1.0 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Prego1.0 km
  • Samels Ltd1.0 km
  • Taste Of India1.0 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Caledon Guest House0.4 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.7 km
  • Endeavour House0.4 km
  • Halcyone Villa B&B0.3 km
  • Holly Tree House0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.9 km
  • Ryde Pier Head10.2 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Hill Co-op - del nov230.0 km
  • Mill Hill Co-op0.0 km
  • Fellows Road0.2 km
  • Fellows Road - del nov230.2 km
  • Smithards Lane0.3 km