PO32 6BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Avenue, 0.7km from Osborne House in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within Osborne ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO32 6BH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO32 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00087523 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK AVENUE, PO32 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK AVENUE, PO32 6BH.
247
47
£ 34,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6BH 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 6BH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO32 6BH. The average age is 46.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 131,500
12 sales · Mean £ 126,843
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6BH has low crime rates — 30 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
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Community Spirited Cafe0.5 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.2 km
- Websters Minimarket0.7 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.3 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- East Cowes Victoria Football Club0.5 km
- Osborne Golf Club0.5 km
- Osborne Masonic Club1.0 km
- The Lifeboat1.0 km
- Victoria Tavern1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes1.4 km
- Ryde Pier Head8.4 km
- Ryde Esplanade8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Osborne House0.1 km
- Osborne House0.1 km
- Osborne Cottage0.2 km
- Osborne Cottage0.2 km
- Gordon Lodge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326BH · Data under Open Government Licence