PO32 6AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Road, 0.8km from Cowes, East in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within East Cowes ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO32 6AU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, down 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00087409 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD ROAD, PO32 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, PO32 6AU.
395
52
£ 34,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO32 6AU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6AU. The average age is 51.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 362,000
9 sales · Mean £ 329,777
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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
Queensgate Foundation Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
- Halls Premier0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- The Waverley0.4 km
- Websters Minimarket0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.6 km
- Annie's B&B0.5 km
- Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
- East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
- Osborne Masonic Club0.6 km
- The Ship And Castle0.7 km
- Victoria Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ali Cat Of Cowes0.9 km
- Bettys Door0.6 km
- Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Link Kiiosk0.9 km
- The Lunch Box Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Prego0.7 km
- Samels Ltd0.6 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- The Galley IOW Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes0.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head8.8 km
- Ryde Esplanade8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Road0.4 km
- Connaught Road0.4 km
- John Nash Avenue0.4 km
- John Nash Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326AU · Data under Open Government Licence