Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

YORK STREET, PO31 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, PO31 7BS.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO31 7BS — age 45, 37% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 68.0% year-on-year.

home £246,200 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7BS is a safe, established residential area on York Street, 0.5km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

Day-to-day life in PO31 7BS has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 68.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00087404 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7BS. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 225,000

43 sales · Mean £ 230,427

Flat

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Semi-Detached

£ 258,500

2 sales · Mean £ 258,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO31 7BS has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting39
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.8 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils0.9 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.2 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
  • Halls Premier0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Waverley0.9 km
  • Websters Minimarket1.0 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.7 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.2 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.1 km
  • Endeavour House0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.5 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.6 km
  • The Lifeboat0.9 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.2 km
  • Bettys Door0.5 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.2 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
  • Prego0.4 km
  • Samels Ltd0.5 km
  • Taste Of India0.4 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.3 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.8 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km