Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

ARCTIC ROAD, PO31 7AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCTIC ROAD, PO31 7AG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO31 7AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PO31 7AG is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7AG is a safe, established residential area on Arctic Road, 1.1km from Calving Close Copse in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO31 7AG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00087399 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO31 7AG. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 206,000

3 sales · Mean £ 229,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO31 7AG has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.6 km
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Queensgate Foundation Primary

Good394 pupils1.4 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Community Spirited Cafe0.8 km
  • Halls Premier0.8 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.6 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.9 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.8 km
  • The Lifeboat0.3 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.9 km
  • Bettys Door0.9 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.8 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Prego0.9 km
  • Samels Ltd0.9 km
  • Taste Of India0.9 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Caledon Guest House0.8 km
  • Duke Of York Inn1.0 km
  • Endeavour House0.8 km
  • Halcyone Villa B&B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.9 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.7 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithards Lane0.4 km
  • Cowes Medical Centre0.4 km
  • Cowes Medical Centre0.4 km
  • Smithards Lane0.5 km