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.
ARCTIC ROAD, PO31 7AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCTIC ROAD, PO31 7AG.
356
43
£ 38,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Queensgate Foundation Primary
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PO317AG · Data under Open Government Licence