Union Road, Cowes, PO31 7TP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO31 7TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	50.2%	-4.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	45.6%	49.8%	4.2%	49.0%	0.8%

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	22.9%	24.1%	1.2%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	41.4%	43.5%	2.1%	44.2%	-0.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	3.1%	5.8%	2.7%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	20.3%	16.2%	-4.1%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	11.5%	9.4%	-2.1%	6.1%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.1%	45.3%	2.2%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	35.1%	37.9%	2.8%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	15.9%	14.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	4.6%	1.5%	-3.1%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

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 47.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.7%	11.5%	-2.2%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.3%	5.2%	-0.1%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.2%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	15.2%	0.7%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	45.4%	47.6%	2.2%	33.8%	13.8%
Other	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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)
Chinese	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.8%	1%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95%	96%	1.0%	81.4%	14.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	86.8%	-2.7%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	4.6%	5.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.2%
Africa	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	3.9%	1.0%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	88.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	5.3%
10+ Years	0%	8%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	2.5%	-4.2%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
Oceania	2%	0.1%	1.9%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Union Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Road was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% higher than the Cowes Medina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Union Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina and the 105th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.8%.

🔎 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 7TP, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Union Road are based on 59 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 Union Road, Cowes, PO31 7TP

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO31 7TP

Average Price
£464,369

Semi-Detached
£443,616

Terraced
£482,042

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£349,893

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Union Road

Average Price
£505,843

Semi-Detached
£538,040

Terraced
£505,280

Detached
£498,083

Flats/Maisonettes
£341,165

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Union Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Union Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-04-28	£408,181
2 Union Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£515,000	2023-08-18	£505,404
2 Union Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-05-21	£552,721
Seaview, 8 Union Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building	£499,950	2020-11-23	£578,697
30 Union Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2019-12-13	£520,258

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO31 7TP

Employment

PO31 7TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.

PO31 7TP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO31 7TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	43
Part-Time Employee	13
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Student (economically inactive)	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Information and communication	9
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	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	469 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gurnard Primary School Baring Road , PO31 8DS	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Millfield Avenue , PO32 6AS	2out of 4	1,787 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensgate Foundation Primary Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA	3out of 4	2,951 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	343 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	3,871 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
The Red Duster Restaurant	37 High Street, Cowes	187 yd
Cowes Tandoori	40 High Street, Cowes	187 yd
Gastronomy Cowes	46 - 47 High Street, Cowes	192 yd
Bahar Tandoori	Bahar Tandoori Restaurant, 44 High Street	192 yd
The Garden	48 High Street, Cowes	192 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pier View	Pier View Hotel, 25 High Street	176 yd
Vectis Tavern	Vectis Tavern, 103 High Street	206 yd
Medina 35 Masonic Lodge	Masonic Lodge, 26 Castle Road	212 yd
Fountain Inn	Fountain Hotel, High Street	215 yd
Cowes Combined Services And Social Club	Royal British Legion, 85 High Street	222 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Well Bread	Paper Pallette, 53 - 54 High Street	192 yd
Captain Takeout	60 High Street, Cowes	204 yd
Manny's Baguettes	63 High Street, Cowes	220 yd
Corries Cabin	17 Shooters Hill, Cowes	329 yd
Dalyan Kebab	38 Birmingham Road, Cowes	420 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencers, Carvel Lane	173 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 129 - 130 High Street	269 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	Co-op Ltd, 155 Mill Hill Road	1,030 yd
Co-Operative Group	16 - 24 York Avenue, East Cowes	1,058 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, Well Road	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cowes Enterprise College CROSSFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	473 yd
Westwood Park WESTWOOD PARK WESTWOOD PARK REYNOLDS CLOSE	grass pitches	887 yd
Cowes Golf Club CROSSFIELD AVENUE	golf	985 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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	528.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	528.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	123.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	537.04 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO31 7TP