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.
OLD ROAD, PO32 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AJ.
299
45
£ 34,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Lanesend Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO326AJ · Data under Open Government Licence