PO32 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Old Road, 0.8km from Cowes in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO32 6AL has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00087410 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD ROAD, PO32 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AL.
386
41
£ 34,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO32 6AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 PO32 6AL. The average age is 41.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 181,000
5 sales · Mean £ 217,827
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6AL has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Lanesend Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.1 km
- Halls Premier0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Waverley0.3 km
- Websters Minimarket0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Annie's B&B0.1 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
- Caledon Guest House0.9 km
- Duke Of York Inn0.6 km
- Endeavour House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.4 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.3 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
- The Ship And Castle0.3 km
- Victoria Tavern0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
- Bettys Door0.3 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.3 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.5 km
- The Basque Kitchen0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Prego0.3 km
- Samels Ltd0.4 km
- Taste Of India0.3 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.3 km
- Ryde Pier Head9.3 km
- Ryde Esplanade9.5 km
Bus Stops
- IOW Festivals Temp Stop0.1 km
- Well Road0.2 km
- East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326AL · Data under Open Government Licence