Stephenson Road is in Cowes and in Isle Of Wight district. PO31 7PR is located in the Cowes Medina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stephenson Road, Cowes, PO31 7PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO31 7EL, PO31 7UU, PO31 7HH, PO31 7PP, PO31 7HG, PO31 7EJ, PO31 7HJ, PO31 7HQ, PO31 7EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO31 7PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Road was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% higher than the Cowes Medina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stephenson Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina and the 205th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Stephenson Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-20 | £321,015 |
| 72 Stephenson Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-03 | £301,270 |
| 68 Stephenson Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-01 | £344,473 |
| 48 Stephenson Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-07-29 | £332,539 |
| 56B Stephenson Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2021-06-18 | £151,675 |
PO31 7PR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowes Primary School Edinburgh Close , PO31 8HF | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sailing Academy | United Kingdom Sailing Academy, Arctic Road | 471 yd | |
| Isle Of Wight Caterers | Unit 10, Somerton Industrial Park | 611 yd | |
| Parklands Resource Centre | Parklands, Park Road | 641 yd | |
| Paul's Pitstop | Somerton Industrial Park, Newport Road | 649 yd | |
| Kick Back Café | Unit 1 \& 2, Somerton Industrial Estate | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingston Arms | Kingston Arms, 176 Newport Road | 280 yd | |
| Cowes Sports Football Club | Reynolds Close, Cowes | 671 yd | |
| Cowes Conservative Club | 3 Beckford Road, Cowes | 710 yd | |
| Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club | Pontoons Adjoining Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, 39 Birmingham Road | 726 yd | |
| Cowes Ale House | 5A Shooters Hill, Cowes | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Ahoy | 36 Victoria Road, Cowes | 547 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 7 Mill Hill Road, Cowes | 626 yd | |
| Golden Chef Ltd | 28 Birmingham Road, Cowes | 694 yd | |
| Dalyan Kebab | 38 Birmingham Road, Cowes | 701 yd | |
| Corries Cabin | 17 Shooters Hill, Cowes | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-op Ltd, 155 Mill Hill Road | 98 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Airfield Way | 792 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 129 - 130 High Street | 834 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencers, Carvel Lane | 908 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group | 16 - 24 York Avenue, East Cowes | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanesend Primary School Love Lane | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| New Life Gym (Closed) Arctic Road | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| In Shape Fitness Studio THREE GATES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Urban Metro (Cowes) (Closed) Unit 5-6 Unit 5-6 Arctic Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| The Wood (Northwood Cricket Club) PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Westwood Park WESTWOOD PARK WESTWOOD PARK REYNOLDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Park Road Recreation Ground COWES RECREATION PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE COWES RECREATION PARK PUBLIC CONVENIENCE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| The Isle Of Wight Community Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 853 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 529.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 529.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 537.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.