Postcode PO31 8EU (Isle of Wight)

Map showing PO31 8EU and nearby postcodes

The postcode PO31 8EU is located in Isle of Wight It was introduced in October 2015 and is an active postcode. PO31 8EU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PO31 8EU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PO31 8EU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to PO31 8EU is Worsley Lane which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Solent View Road Top and is 39 m away.

The closest primary school to PO31 8EU (for ages 11 and under) is Gurnard Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Christ The King College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 14, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of PO31 8EU is The Portland Inn and is 276 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 26, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for PO31 8EU is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Isle of Wight National Health Service is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO31 8EU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PO31 8EU, and the approximate distance away.

Worsley Lane 40 m
Worsley Road 44 m
Westbrook Lane 52 m
Oaklands View 89 m
Glen Place 175 m
Solent Lawns 183 m
The Avenue 227 m
Albert Road 247 m
Solent View Road 254 m
Tilbury Road 256 m
Shore Road 306 m
Bay View Road 313 m
Lower Church Road 368 m
Tuttons Hill 508 m
A31 32.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PO31 8EU

Introduction October 2015
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO31 8EU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gurnard Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
598 m
Cowes Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.28 km
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.34 km
Lanesend Primary School Good
(July 12, 2017)
1.5 km
Northwood Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
2.44 km
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 17, 2019)
3.14 km
Queensgate Foundation Primary Good
(June 25, 2019)
3.45 km
Priory School Good
(May 24, 2018)
4.12 km
Hunnyhill Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
5.65 km
Medina College Requires improvement
(January 22, 2020)
5.85 km
The Isle of Wight College Good
(May 26, 2017)
5.96 km
Summerfields Primary School Good
(December 18, 2018)
6.41 km
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
6.57 km
Carisbrooke College Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
6.71 km
Medina House School Good
(July 3, 2018)
6.77 km
Wootton Community Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
7.01 km
Nine Acres Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
7.06 km
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
7.1 km
Christ The King College Requires improvement
(July 14, 2021)
7.1 km
Barton Primary School Good
(May 22, 2019)
7.17 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO31 8EU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gurnard Press Retailers - other 4
Good
March 18, 2019
123 m
Jasper's Coffee Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
123 m
Nisa Local (Gurnard) Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 28, 2021
123 m
The Portland Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
276 m
Gurnard Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 20, 2016
342 m
The Watersedge Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2021
342 m
The Woodvale Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 13, 2018
533 m
Gurnard Primary School - Compass School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
598 m
Northwood Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 22, 2016
748 m
Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 19, 2019
748 m
J.Newton Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
748 m
Cowes Club (IoW) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
889 m
Elixir Freshly Frozen Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
889 m
The Food Shack \& Bar At Gurnard Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
889 m
Cowes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
966 m
Kensington Health Care Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 14, 2017
982 m
Mimosa Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 5, 2016
982 m
Cowes Sports Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 11, 2016
1.06 km
Cherry Trees Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
1.07 km
Cowes Grazing By The Borneo Pantry Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 20, 2021
1.1 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO31 8EU - Data from Apr 2022

Solent View Road Top Bus Stop/Station 39 m
Albert Road Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Portland Inn Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Woodvale Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Bay View Road Bus Stop/Station 351 m
Red Jet Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.94 km
Red Jet Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.95 km
Red Jet Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.97 km
Southampton Airport Air 21.61 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 36.05 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO31 8EU - Data from Dec 2021

Gurnard Bay Bay 888 m
Hornhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Blackland Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Egypt Point Wetland 1.25 km
Jennys Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Ruffins Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Cat's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Duke's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Gurnard Ledge Island 1.93 km
Shamblers Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Bottom Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Ward's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Sticelett Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Simmington Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Cowes Roads Sea 2.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO31 8EU - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.75732700
Longitude -1.32305700
OS Easting 447845
OS Northing 0095523
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19775
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hampshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward Cowes West & Gurnard
Local Authority District Isle of Wight
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Solent
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000046
Travel To Work Area Isle of Wight

NHS

NHS England Region South East
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Isle of Wight National Health Service
Cancer Alliance Wessex
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South Central
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Cowes BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Cowes BUASD
Workplace Zone E33041074
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Isle of Wight 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Isle of Wight 002D
Output Area / Small Area 6B2