Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO31 8DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	56.6%	52.2%	-4.4%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	43.4%	47.8%	4.4%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of PO31 8DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	12.7%	17.8%	5.1%	37.9%	-20.1%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	66.9%	11.4%	44.2%	22.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.1%	6.8%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	23.7%	7.2%	-16.5%	6.1%	1.1%

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 (87.9%) 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	38.9%	49.8%	10.9%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	33.6%	38.1%	4.5%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	23%	10%	-13.0%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	3.4%	1%	-2.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	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.

In the area around PO31 8DE this area, 8.9% 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 50.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.3%	8.9%	-11.4%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	4.6%	-6.0%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	14.3%	2.0%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6.3%	1.6%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	12.2%	4.1%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	50.2%	9.9%	33.8%	16.4%
Other	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	97%	95.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	90.6%	91.3%	0.7%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	91%	0.4%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.3%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	0.3%	-8.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Ireland	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	55%	46.2%	8.8%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Baring Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baring Road was 82.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Cowes Medina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Baring Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina and the 138th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 148.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO31 8DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Baring Road are based on 206 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 Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO31 8DE

Average Price
£824,561

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£824,561

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Baring Road

Average Price
£627,814

Semi-Detached
£638,296

Terraced
£207,620

Detached
£671,951

Flats/Maisonettes
£427,711

Other
£53,113

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Baring Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2018-11-21	£917,145
30 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2014-05-30	£848,707
38 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2014-01-10	£583,613
Totteridge, 24 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2011-10-24	£805,571
34 Baring Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2010-06-30	£653,362

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO31 8DE

Employment

PO31 8DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Education	15
Manufacturing	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	698 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gurnard Primary School Baring Road , PO31 8DS	3out of 4	946 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES	3out of 4	1,603 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Millfield Avenue , PO32 6AS	2out of 4	2,387 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northwood Primary School Wyatts Lane , Northwood PO31 8PU	3out of 4	3,515 yd	Academy converter	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	425 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	4,449 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
Northwood House Charitable Trust Company Limited	Northwood House, Ward Avenue	466 yd
Laura Sadler Catering	Masonic Lodge, 26 Castle Road	518 yd
Royal London Yacht Club	The Parade, Cowes	576 yd
Richmonds Bakery Ltd	11 Bath Road, Cowes	622 yd
Number 3	DB's Restaurant, 3 Bath Road	646 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Ocean Racing Club Ltd Cowes	Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Castle Hill	445 yd
Royal Yacht Squadron	Cowes Castle, The Parade	515 yd
Medina 35 Masonic Lodge	Masonic Lodge, 26 Castle Road	518 yd
Cowes Golf Club	Crossfield Avenue, Cowes	608 yd
The Globe	The Parade, Cowes	636 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Captain Takeout	60 High Street, Cowes	682 yd
Manny's Baguettes	63 High Street, Cowes	682 yd
Well Bread	Paper Pallette, 53 - 54 High Street	740 yd
Chip Ahoy	36 Victoria Road, Cowes	827 yd
Corries Cabin	17 Shooters Hill, Cowes	933 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencers, Carvel Lane		795 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 129 - 130 High Street		888 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cowes Enterprise College CROSSFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	221 yd
Cowes Golf Club CROSSFIELD AVENUE	golf	572 yd
Westwood Park WESTWOOD PARK WESTWOOD PARK REYNOLDS CLOSE	grass pitches	865 yd
Gurnard Primary School BARING ROAD	grass pitches	993 yd
The Isle Of Wight Community Club PARK ROAD	grass pitches, indoor bowls	1,053 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	938.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	938.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	160.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	926.49 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO31 8DE