PO32 6DT is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 1.1km from Osborne House in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO32 6DT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00087420 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, PO32 6DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, PO32 6DT.
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39
£ 34,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6DT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, PO32 6DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6DT. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 188,857
Terraced
£ 156,000
12 sales · Mean £ 161,954
Detached
£ 257,500
2 sales · Mean £ 257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6DT has low crime rates — 37 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Lanesend Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.9 km
- Community Spirited Cafe0.4 km
- Halls Premier0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.4 km
- Annie's B&B0.9 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.5 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
- East Cowes Victoria Football Club0.9 km
- Osborne Golf Club1.0 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.9 km
- Bettys Door0.6 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.8 km
- The Lunch Box Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Prego0.7 km
- Samels Ltd0.5 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head8.9 km
- Ryde Esplanade9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel0.2 km
- Chapel0.2 km
- Vectis Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.2 km
- Connaught Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326DT · Data under Open Government Licence