PO31 7EG is a safe, established residential area on Mill Hill Road, 0.5km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 240.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7EG are sourced from Output Area E00087394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL ROAD, PO31 7EG.
280
45
£ 38,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO31 7EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO31 7EG's 56% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 240.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7EG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 238,000
2 sales · Mean £ 238,000
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
7 sales · Mean £ 316,785
Detached
£ 324,250
8 sales · Mean £ 412,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO31 7EG has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Gurnard Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
- Halls Premier0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
- Blakes News0.1 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Annie's B&B1.0 km
- Caledon Guest House0.0 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
- Endeavour House0.0 km
- Halcyone Villa B&B0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.8 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.8 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
- The Lifeboat1.0 km
- The Ship And Castle0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
- Bettys Door0.8 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Prego0.7 km
- Samels Ltd0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.5 km
- Ryde Pier Head10.0 km
- Ryde Esplanade10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.0 km
- Arctic Road0.1 km
- Arctic Road0.1 km
- Mill Hill Road0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO317EG · Data under Open Government Licence