Brinton Close is in East Cowes and in Isle Of Wight district. PO32 6GH is located in the Osborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brinton Close, East Cowes, PO32 6GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO32 6GJ, PO32 6GA, PO32 6GS, PO32 6GF, PO32 6GT, PO32 6GU, PO32 6GL, PO32 6GB, PO32 6GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO32 6GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 PO32 6GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 32.7% | 24.7% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 54.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 31.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 94.6% | 87.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinton Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the East Cowes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brinton Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in East Cowes and the 218th highest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brinton Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-07-31 | £158,826 |
| 9 Brinton Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-07-16 | £95,111 |
| 9A Brinton Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-11 | £97,778 |
| 16 Brinton Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-18 | £162,703 |
| 4 Brinton Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-11 | £149,145 |
PO32 6GH 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 PO32 6GH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Foundation Primary Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA | - not rated | 252 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whippingham Primary School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Cowes Grange Primary School Grange Road , PO32 6EA | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Millfield Avenue , PO32 6AS | 2out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Studio School Grange Road , PO32 6EA | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Crossfield Avenue , PO31 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowes Enterprise College Crossfield Avenue , PO31 8HB | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowes High School Crossfield Avenue , PO31 8HB | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Middle School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerton Middle School Love Lane , PO31 7ES | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Middle School Baring Road , PO31 8DS | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isle of Wight College Medina Way , PO30 5TA | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6LP | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionheart School Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Wight Pony Club | Isle Of Wight Pony Club Georges Field, Beatrice Avenue | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cowes Victoria Football Club | Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Cowes Victoria Athletic Football Club BEATRICE AVENUE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Queens Gate Foundation Primary BEATRICE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 295 yd |
| East Cowes Cricket Club Beatrice Avenue | grass pitches | 362 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 325.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 325.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 327.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.