Postcode PO32 6BW is located in an urban city, within the Osborne ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the East Cowes & Osborne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Cowes & Osborne is £44,858 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head, about 5.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Recreation Ground.
East Cowes & Osborne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
East Cowes & Osborne has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Cowes & Osborne is £44,858 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from PO32 6BW.
East Cowes & Osborne near PO32 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Recreation Ground |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £302,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £235,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 19 | £200,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 8 | £162,500 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261,250 | £110,250 | £170,000 | £156,000 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £159,500 | £195,000 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £125,000 | £184,000 | £162,500 |
| 2019 | £268,500 | £119,500 | £195,000 | £177,500 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £115,000 | £191,500 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £303,500 | £125,750 | £195,000 | £184,000 |
| 2022 | £288,000 | £175,500 | £237,000 | £195,500 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £137,500 | £245,000 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £303,750 | £130,725 | £240,000 | £196,250 |
| 2025 | £307,500 | £130,000 | £245,750 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £292,000 | £150,000 | — | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £214 | £209 | £275 |
| 2017 | £262 | £220 | £235 | £272 |
| 2018 | £291 | £259 | £248 | £266 |
| 2019 | £265 | £244 | £256 | £271 |
| 2020 | £257 | £200 | £216 | £265 |
| 2021 | £257 | £230 | £220 | £267 |
| 2022 | £263 | £257 | £286 | £279 |
| 2023 | £404 | £295 | £293 | £301 |
| 2024 | £274 | £236 | £282 | £283 |
| 2025 | £318 | £273 | £288 | £276 |
| 2026 | £277 | £232 | — | £272 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO32 6BW.
In the PO32 6BW postcode area, located within East Cowes & Osborne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO32 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central | York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6JT | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Top Shop | 22 Meadow Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HU | Walking directions to Top Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Websters | 109A Adelaide Grove, East Cowes, PO32 6DF | Walking directions to Websters |
Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO32 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Williams
Osborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO32 6BW records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO32 6BW in East Cowes & Osborne is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to PO32 6BW, including Queensgate Foundation Primary (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO32 6BW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,656 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO32 6BW is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Williams (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.