Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

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

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

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

342

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Avg Age

39

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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: PO31 7EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in PO31 7EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £182,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7EN is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 1.0km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO31 7EN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EN are sourced from Output Area E00087401 (shared with 4 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 7EN. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

9 sales · Mean £ 188,000

Terraced

£ 159,000

2 sales · Mean £ 159,000

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

PO31 7EN has low crime rates — 23 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 order12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.2 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.1 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Halls Premier0.9 km
  • Blakes News0.6 km
  • Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.2 km
  • Rashleys Stores0.7 km
  • Bakd By Jen0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Osborne Masonic Club1.0 km
  • The Lifeboat0.8 km
  • The Ship And Castle1.0 km
  • Victoria Tavern0.9 km
  • Cowes Sports Football Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.9 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.8 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.8 km
  • Parklands Resource Centre0.7 km
  • UK Sailing Academy0.4 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.9 km
  • Chip Ahoy0.7 km
  • Hong Kong House0.8 km
  • Corries Cabin0.9 km
  • Dalyan Kebab0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Caledon Guest House0.6 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.8 km
  • Endeavour House0.6 km
  • Halcyone Villa B&B0.4 km
  • Holly Tree House0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.9 km
  • Ryde Pier Head10.1 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Hill Co-op - del nov230.1 km
  • Mill Hill Co-op0.1 km
  • Cowes Medical Centre0.2 km
  • Cowes Medical Centre0.2 km
  • Smithards Lane0.2 km