PO32 6BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on York Avenue, 0.7km from Osborne House in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO32 6BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 118.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00087419 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK AVENUE, PO32 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK AVENUE, PO32 6BE.
217
53
£ 34,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6BE 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in PO32 6BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 118.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6BE. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 377,000
2 sales · Mean £ 377,000
Flat
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 148,700
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6BE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Community Spirited Cafe0.4 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.3 km
- Websters Minimarket0.6 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.2 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club1.0 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd1.0 km
- East Cowes Victoria Football Club0.6 km
- Osborne Golf Club0.5 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bettys Door1.0 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Lunch Box Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Samels Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes1.3 km
- Ryde Pier Head8.5 km
- Ryde Esplanade8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Osborne Cottage0.1 km
- Osborne Cottage0.1 km
- Gordon Lodge0.2 km
- Gordon Lodge0.2 km
- Osborne House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326BE · Data under Open Government Licence