Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

NEWPORT ROAD, PO31 7DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, PO31 7DG.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO31 7DG 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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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO31 7DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £144k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

home £144,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7DG is a safe, established residential area on Newport Road, 0.7km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

PO31 7DG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00087396 (shared with 12 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 7DG. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,750

8 sales · Mean £ 140,562

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

PO31 7DG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.7 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.8 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.4 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
  • Halls Premier0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.9 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Annie's B&B1.0 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.2 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
  • Endeavour House0.2 km
  • Halcyone Villa B&B0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.7 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.7 km
  • The Lifeboat0.8 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
  • Bettys Door0.7 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.4 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Prego0.6 km
  • Samels Ltd0.7 km
  • Taste Of India0.6 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.5 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.9 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arctic Road0.1 km
  • Arctic Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.2 km
  • Smithards Lane0.2 km
  • Mill Hill Road0.2 km