Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

ESPLANADE, PO32 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, PO32 6AD.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO32 6AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PO32 6AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO32 6AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Esplanade, 0.6km from East Cowes in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00087405 (shared with 11 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 PO32 6AD. The average age is 52.1. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PO32 6AD has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Burglary2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.6 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.4 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.4 km
  • Halls Premier0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Waverley0.3 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.3 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.8 km
  • Foresters Hall1.0 km
  • Pinnacle Suites Ltd0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.6 km
  • Victoria Tavern1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.7 km
  • Bettys Door0.7 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.8 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Prego0.6 km
  • Samels Ltd0.7 km
  • Taste Of India0.6 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.6 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.3 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • IOW Festivals Temp Stop0.4 km