Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

SOUTH ROAD, PO31 7DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, PO31 7DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

36

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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 7DP 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
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO31 7DP is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

home £216,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO31 7DP is a safe, established residential area on South Road, 0.8km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes Medina ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO31 7DP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00087398 (shared with 5 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 7DP. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,000

4 sales · Mean £ 188,000

Semi-Detached

£ 199,570

1 sales · Mean £ 199,570

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

PO31 7DP has low crime rates — 25 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 offences75
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.7 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.7 km
  • Halls Premier0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.8 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.9 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.4 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.4 km
  • Endeavour House0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.6 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
  • The Lifeboat0.6 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.5 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.4 km
  • Bettys Door0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.3 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Prego0.5 km
  • Samels Ltd0.6 km
  • Taste Of India0.5 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.5 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.8 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithards Lane0.2 km
  • Arctic Road0.3 km
  • Smithards Lane0.3 km
  • Arctic Road0.3 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.4 km