PO32 6AX is a safe, established residential area on Old Road, 0.9km from Spring Hill in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO32 6AX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, down 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00087406 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD ROAD, PO32 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AX.
477
48
£ 34,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
PO32 6AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £455k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6AX. The average age is 47.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 470,000
12 sales · Mean £ 440,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6AX has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
9 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.9 km
- Community Spirited Cafe0.9 km
- Halls Premier0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.3 km
- Annie's B&B0.8 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
- Osborne Golf Club0.8 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.7 km
- The Ship And Castle0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bettys Door0.7 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
- The Lunch Box Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Prego0.8 km
- Samels Ltd0.7 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes1.0 km
- Ryde Pier Head8.6 km
- Ryde Esplanade8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Road0.2 km
- Connaught Road0.2 km
- Osborne Cottage0.5 km
- Osborne Cottage0.5 km
- John Nash Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326AX · Data under Open Government Licence