PO32 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kingston Copse in East Cowes. Administratively it sits within Osborne ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO32 6BS is 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00087522 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO32 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO32 6BS.
365
43
£ 34,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO32 6BS 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
With 39% social renting, PO32 6BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 6BS. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO32 6BS has low crime rates — 31 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 Cafe0.4 km
- Meadow Road Top Shop0.1 km
- Websters Minimarket0.7 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Albert Cottage Hotel0.4 km
- Wisteria House B&B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- East Cowes Victoria Football Club0.4 km
- Osborne Golf Club0.5 km
- The Lifeboat0.9 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
- Gordon Lodge0.2 km
- Gordon Lodge0.3 km
- Southbank Road - del nov230.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO326BS · Data under Open Government Licence