PO31 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Medina Road, 0.4km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO31 7BU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00087397 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDINA ROAD, PO31 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDINA ROAD, PO31 7BU.
226
41
£ 38,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 41, PO31 7BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7BU. The average age is 40.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 257,500
1 sales · Mean £ 257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7BU has low crime rates — 42 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.
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 Gallery0.4 km
- Halls Premier0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Waverley0.8 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Annie's B&B0.7 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- Caledon Guest House0.3 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.1 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.6 km
- The Ship And Castle0.4 km
- Victoria Tavern0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.2 km
- Bettys Door0.6 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.2 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.1 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Prego0.4 km
- Samels Ltd0.6 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
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.3 km
- Arctic Road0.3 km
- Arctic Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317BU · Data under Open Government Licence