PO32 6DQ is a safe, established residential area on Britannia Way, 1.3km from Calving Close Copse in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00087418 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRITANNIA WAY, PO32 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITANNIA WAY, PO32 6DQ.
336
43
£ 38,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO32 6DQ's 56% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6DQ. The average age is 43.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 176,000
8 sales · Mean £ 173,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6DQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Cowes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.9 km
- Community Spirited Cafe0.6 km
- Halls Premier0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.9 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.9 km
- Caledon Guest House0.9 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.9 km
- Endeavour House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
- The Lifeboat0.1 km
- The Ship And Castle0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.8 km
- Bettys Door0.6 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.7 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Prego0.8 km
- Samels Ltd0.6 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head9.4 km
- Ryde Esplanade9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel0.3 km
- Chapel0.3 km
- Vectis Road0.4 km
- Vectis Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326DQ · Data under Open Government Licence