PO31 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.3km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO31 7BH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% 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 £355k, down 21.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00087394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7BH.
280
45
£ 38,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO31 7BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7BH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
10 sales · Mean £ 151,950
Terraced
£ 1,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Detached
£ 729,000
2 sales · Mean £ 729,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7BH has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Gurnard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
- Halls Premier0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Waverley0.9 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Annie's B&B0.8 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Caledon Guest House0.3 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.1 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
- The Ship And Castle0.6 km
- Victoria Tavern0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.3 km
- Bettys Door0.7 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Prego0.6 km
- Samels Ltd0.7 km
- Taste Of India0.6 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.4 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.0 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Festival services0.3 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317BH · Data under Open Government Licence