York Avenue is in East Cowes and in Isle Of Wight district. PO32 6RU is located in the East Cowes 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 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO32 6EP, PO32 6SP, PO32 6RJ, PO32 6QY, PO32 6RP, PO32 6RX, PO32 6RA, PO32 6ER, PO32 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO32 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.5% | 38.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 39.7% | 37.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 15.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 29.3% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 97.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.1% | 91.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Avenue was 398.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 407.4% higher than the East Cowes average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
York Avenue has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in East Cowes and the 14th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-10-27 | £224,154 |
| 58 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2018-11-16 | £173,076 |
| 62 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-07-06 | £237,055 |
| 46 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-06-30 | £219,649 |
| 60 York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2017-03-08 | £175,715 |
PO32 6RU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Millfield Avenue , PO32 6AS | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowes Primary School Edinburgh Close , PO31 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesend Primary School Love Lane , PO31 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary Beatrice Avenue , PO32 6PA | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnard Primary School Baring Road , PO31 8DS | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Community 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 | 1,423 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 | 2,784 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabreeze Coffee Shop | 26 York Avenue, East Cowes | 6 yd | |
| The Lunch Box Cafe | 1 Clarence Road, East Cowes | 49 yd | |
| Bettys Door | 5 Clarence Road, East Cowes | 63 yd | |
| The Link Kiosk | 37 Medina Road, Cowes | 410 yd | |
| Ali Cat Of Cowes | Thetis Wharf, Medina Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd | 17 York Avenue, East Cowes | 6 yd | |
| East Cowes Conservative Club | 11 Clarence Road, East Cowes | 64 yd | |
| The Ship And Castle | Ship And Castle, 21 Castle Street | 155 yd | |
| Osborne Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Osborne Road | 201 yd | |
| Victoria Tavern | 62 Clarence Road, East Cowes | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samels Ltd | Samels, 21 Clarence Road | 64 yd | |
| The Galley IOW Ltd | 11 Ferry Road, East Cowes | 161 yd | |
| Prego | 28 Castle Street, East Cowes | 179 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Dover Road, East Cowes | 198 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 7 Mill Hill Road, Cowes | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Well Road | 97 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group | 16 - 24 York Avenue, East Cowes | 107 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 129 - 130 High Street | 898 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks And Spencers, Carvel Lane | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Gym (Closed) Arctic Road | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Urban Metro (Cowes) (Closed) Unit 5-6 Unit 5-6 Arctic Road | health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 328.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.