PO31 7DH is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Road, 0.5km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00087397 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE ROAD, PO31 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE ROAD, PO31 7DH.
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 7DH 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 7DH. 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
£ 145,000
7 sales · Mean £ 166,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7DH has low crime rates — 39 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
Lanesend Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.5 km
- Halls Premier0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- The Waverley0.9 km
- Websters Minimarket0.9 km
- + 26 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 Inn0.2 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.5 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.5 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
- The Lifeboat0.8 km
- The Ship And Castle0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.2 km
- Bettys Door0.5 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.5 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.1 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
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 Esplanade9.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
- West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
- Arctic Road0.2 km
- Arctic Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317DH · Data under Open Government Licence