PO31 7AD is a sought-after residential area on Prospect Road, 1.3km from Gurnard in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes South & Northwood ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO31, PO31 7AD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00087387 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT ROAD, PO31 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT ROAD, PO31 7AD.
290
45
£ 43,500 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO31 7AD — age 45, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AD. The average age is 45.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PO31 7AD has low crime rates — 11 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
Lanesend Primary School
Cowes Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- The Borneo Pantry0.0 km
- The Range0.3 km
- Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.6 km
- BAE Cowes0.6 km
- Isle Of Wight Caterers0.6 km
- Kick Back Café0.6 km
- Paul's Pitstop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Flavour Trayz0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Halcyone Villa B&B1.0 km
- Holly Tree House0.8 km
- Onefifty0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cowes Sports Football Club0.8 km
- Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar0.6 km
- Northwood Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Kingston Arms1.0 km
- The Portland Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes1.7 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.8 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Broadfields Avenue0.2 km
- Broadfields Avenue0.2 km
- Three Gates Road0.3 km
- Three Gates Road0.3 km
- Place Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317AD · Data under Open Government Licence