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PO32 6JA

Crossways Road

Osborne

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Detailed insights for PO32 6JA

Overview

Postcode PO32 6JA 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 5.2 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

East Cowes & Osborne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

East Cowes & Osborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in East Cowes & Osborne is £44,858 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from PO32 6JA.

Flood risk

No risk

East Cowes & Osborne near PO32 6JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO32 6JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Victoria Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
128.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.21(-2%)
Public order
10.22(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.24(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
Other crime
2.27(+20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
96.81%
Irish
3
1.2%
Other Asian
2
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.8%
Other
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
24.29%
No qualifications
47
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
37.59%
Owns outright
34
25.56%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.53%
Social rents from council
7
5.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Osborne

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £263K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Osborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£302,500£287
Semi-Detached11£235,000£284
Terraced19£200,000£269
Flats8£162,500£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Osborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Osborne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO32 6JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO32 6JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20252, Wellington Flats, Crossways Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HZFlatsLeasehold£123,000
24 Apr 202629, South Bank Road, East Cowes, PO32 6JBTerracedFreehold£200,000
16 May 202576, South Bank Road, East Cowes, PO32 6JBTerracedFreehold£218,000
25 Jul 202515, Meadow Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 4, Arthur Cottage, York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6BHFlatsLeasehold£197,000

Schools

In the PO32 6JA postcode area, located within East Cowes & Osborne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO32 6JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryQueensgate Foundation PrimaryFoundation school

Good

0.7 miNot applicablePriory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO32 6JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO32 6JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCentralYork Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6JTWalking directions to Central
0.1 miTop Shop22 Meadow Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HUWalking directions to Top Shop
0.5 miWebsters109A Adelaide Grove, East Cowes, PO32 6DFWalking directions to Websters

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO32 6JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Williams

Osborne - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight WestE14001304
WardOsborneE05013382
ParishEast CowesE04001320
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Cowes & OsborneE02003583
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 003EE01033237
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO32 6JA

Is PO32 6JA (East Cowes & Osborne) safe?

The area around PO32 6JA records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near PO32 6JA?

The median sale price around PO32 6JA in East Cowes & Osborne is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO32 6JA?

There are 3 schools close to PO32 6JA, including Queensgate Foundation Primary (Good), Priory School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO32 6JA?

PO32 6JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO32 6JA (East Cowes & Osborne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO32 6JA is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Williams (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.