PO31 7AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Medina Gardens, 0.2km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO31 7AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00087374 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDINA GARDENS, PO31 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDINA GARDENS, PO31 7AA.
185
56
£ 38,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO31 7AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AA. The average age is 55.9. 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
Flat
£ 350,000
6 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7AA has low crime rates — 34 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
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Lanesend Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.8 km
- Halls Premier0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Blakes News0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club1.0 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Ship And Castle0.8 km
- Cowes Sports Football Club0.7 km
- The Kingston Arms0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.6 km
- Bettys Door1.0 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop1.0 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.6 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.5 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Prego0.8 km
- Samels Ltd1.0 km
- Taste Of India0.8 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Caledon Guest House0.4 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.4 km
- Endeavour House0.4 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.5 km
- Holly Tree House0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.7 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.2 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Festival services0.1 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Ward Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317AA · Data under Open Government Licence