PO31 7BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shooters Hill, 0.1km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO31 7BQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00087376 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHOOTERS HILL, PO31 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOOTERS HILL, PO31 7BQ.
175
49
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO31 7BQ — age 49, 35% ownership, 62% 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 7BQ. The average age is 49.0. 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
£ 163,000
1 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7BQ has low crime rates — 40 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
28 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.6 km
- Halls Premier0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Waverley1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Annie's B&B0.8 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
- Caledon Guest House0.4 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.2 km
- Endeavour House0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.8 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.8 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.9 km
- The Ship And Castle0.7 km
- Victoria Tavern0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
- Bettys Door0.8 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.5 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Prego0.6 km
- Samels Ltd0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.6 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.5 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.0 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Co-op0.1 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Festival services0.2 km
- Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317BQ · Data under Open Government Licence