Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PELHAM ROAD, PO31 7DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PELHAM ROAD, PO31 7DR.

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 7DR 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 36, PO31 7DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

home £234,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7DR 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 7DR. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

2 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Terraced

£ 181,000

19 sales · Mean £ 199,863

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

PO31 7DR has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Shoplifting49
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.8 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.6 km
  • Halls Premier0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Waverley0.9 km
  • Websters Minimarket0.8 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.8 km
  • Bosun's Lodge Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.3 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
  • Endeavour House0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.5 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Osborne Masonic Club0.5 km
  • The Lifeboat0.7 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.3 km
  • Bettys Door0.5 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.2 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.5 km
  • Prego0.4 km
  • Samels Ltd0.5 km
  • Taste Of India0.4 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.4 km
  • Ryde Pier Head9.8 km
  • Ryde Esplanade9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • Arctic Road0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km
  • West Cowes Floating Bridge0.2 km