PO32 6AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Road, 0.8km from Cowes, East in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO32 6AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00087405 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD ROAD, PO32 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AP.
310
52
£ 34,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6AP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO32 6AP — age 52, 74% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6AP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
8 sales · Mean £ 311,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6AP has low crime rates — 40 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
Queensgate Foundation Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.4 km
- Halls Premier0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Waverley0.2 km
- Websters Minimarket0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.8 km
- Annie's B&B0.3 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.5 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.4 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
- The Ship And Castle0.5 km
- Victoria Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.7 km
- Bettys Door0.5 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.4 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.7 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Prego0.5 km
- Samels Ltd0.5 km
- Taste Of India0.5 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.6 km
- Ryde Pier Head9.0 km
- Ryde Esplanade9.2 km
Bus Stops
- IOW Festivals Temp Stop0.4 km
- John Nash Avenue0.4 km
- Well Road0.4 km
- John Nash Avenue0.4 km
- Nursery Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326AP · Data under Open Government Licence