Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

OLD ROAD, PO32 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AJ.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO32 6AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 48% 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 down 15.5% year-on-year.

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

PO32 6AJ is a safe, established residential area on Old Road, 0.8km from Cowes in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

PO32 6AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, down 15.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00180424 (shared with 6 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 6AJ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,000

7 sales · Mean £ 197,035

Flat

£ 153,500

4 sales · Mean £ 152,750

Semi-Detached

£ 232,475

4 sales · Mean £ 231,862

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

PO32 6AJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.6 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.4 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.2 km
  • Halls Premier0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Waverley0.2 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Albert Cottage Hotel1.0 km
  • Annie's B&B0.1 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.9 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.3 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.3 km
  • Victoria Tavern0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.5 km
  • Bettys Door0.3 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.5 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.2 km
  • Prego0.3 km
  • Samels Ltd0.3 km
  • Taste Of India0.3 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.3 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.3 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • IOW Festivals Temp Stop0.1 km
  • Well Road0.2 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.3 km