PO31 7AE is a sought-after residential area on Place Road, 1.1km from Northwood 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 7AE offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 58.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00087387 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLACE ROAD, PO31 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLACE ROAD, PO31 7AE.
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
PO31 7AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £362k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
8 sales · Mean £ 344,625
Semi-Detached
£ 218,890
1 sales · Mean £ 218,890
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PO31 7AE has low crime rates — 5 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
Gurnard Primary School
Cowes Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- The Borneo Pantry0.2 km
- The Range0.2 km
- Isle Of Wight Food Bank0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cowes Club (IoW) Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.4 km
- BAE Cowes0.4 km
- Isle Of Wight Caterers0.7 km
- Kick Back Café0.7 km
- Paul's Pitstop0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Flavour Trayz0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cowes Sports Football Club1.0 km
- Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar0.8 km
- Northwood Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Portland Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes1.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.8 km
- Ryde10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Three Gates Road0.1 km
- Three Gates Road0.1 km
- Place Road0.2 km
- Place Road - del nov230.2 km
- Broadfields Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317AE · Data under Open Government Licence