Victoria Road, Cowes, PO31 7HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO31 7HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	52.1%	0.8%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	48.7%	47.9%	-0.8%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.1%	34.5%	-2.6%	37.9%	-3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	46.3%	0.1%	44.2%	2.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	10.2%	11.4%	1.2%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.4%	50.3%	-0.1%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	33.5%	35.6%	2.1%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	11.3%	11.1%	-0.2%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.6%	2.1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around PO31 7HP this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	8.2%	-6.7%	18.2%	-10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	5.7%	-7.0%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.9%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	7.1%	1.3%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	18.9%	4.4%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	34.2%	43.8%	9.6%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95%	95.8%	0.8%	81.4%	14.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	92.2%	-0.7%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	2.1%	3%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	3%	0%	-3.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	91.4%	-1.5%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	6%	5.7%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.2%	-2.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.3%	37.2%	21.1%
Christian	38.1%	46.2%	-8.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Victoria Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Cowes Medina average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Victoria Road has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina and the lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PO31 7HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Road are based on 196 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Isle Of Wight.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Road, Cowes, PO31 7HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO31 7HP

Average Price
£410,657

Semi-Detached
£385,928

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£435,387

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Road

Average Price
£258,317

Semi-Detached
£288,299

Terraced
£252,592

Detached
£316,491

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,933

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
106 Victoria Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£304,000	2007-07-31	£474,712
110 Victoria Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2004-06-18	£364,281
108 Victoria Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,000	2004-02-20	£403,528
106 Victoria Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£68,500	1997-09-12	£341,027
105 Victoria Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	1995-09-08	£378,553

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO31 7HP

Employment

PO31 7HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	24
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	22
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Other	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cowes Primary School Edinburgh Close , PO31 8HF	3out of 4	495 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES	3out of 4	717 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gurnard Primary School Baring Road , PO31 8DS	3out of 4	1,422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Millfield Avenue , PO32 6AS	2out of 4	1,716 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensgate Foundation Primary Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA	3out of 4	2,393 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Crossfield Avenue , PO31 8HB	3out of 4	731 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP	- not rated	3,311 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sounds & Grounds Ltd	12 Birmingham Road, Cowes	386 yd
Mojacs	Mojacs Restaurant, 10A Shooters Hill	412 yd
The Basque Kitchen	Shepards Wharf, Medina Road	428 yd
The Coast Bar And Dining Room	15 Shooters Hill, Cowes	434 yd
Jollifes Cowes Ltd	11 Shooters Hill, Cowes	434 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cowes Conservative Club	3 Beckford Road, Cowes	394 yd
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club	Pontoons Adjoining Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, 39 Birmingham Road	421 yd
Cowes Ale House	5A Shooters Hill, Cowes	455 yd
Painters Arms	51 Cross Street, Cowes	480 yd
The Anchor Inn	Anchor Inn, 1 High Street	505 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong House	7 Mill Hill Road, Cowes	315 yd
Chip Ahoy	36 Victoria Road, Cowes	338 yd
Golden Chef Ltd	28 Birmingham Road, Cowes	379 yd
Dalyan Kebab	38 Birmingham Road, Cowes	384 yd
Corries Cabin	17 Shooters Hill, Cowes	434 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	Co-op Ltd, 155 Mill Hill Road	401 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 129 - 130 High Street	519 yd
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencers, Carvel Lane	598 yd
Co-Operative Group	16 - 24 York Avenue, East Cowes	801 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, Well Road	816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Life Gym (Closed) Arctic Road	health and fitness suite	678 yd
Westwood Park WESTWOOD PARK WESTWOOD PARK REYNOLDS CLOSE	grass pitches	775 yd
Lanesend Primary School Love Lane	grass pitches	827 yd
Urban Metro (Cowes) (Closed) Unit 5-6 Unit 5-6 Arctic Road	health and fitness suite	870 yd
The Wood (Northwood Cricket Club) PARK ROAD	grass pitches	913 yd
The Isle Of Wight Community Club PARK ROAD	grass pitches, indoor bowls	934 yd
Park Road Recreation Ground COWES RECREATION PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE COWES RECREATION PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	938 yd
Cowes Enterprise College CROSSFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	939 yd
In Shape Fitness Studio THREE GATES ROAD	health and fitness suite	982 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO31 7HP