Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

THE ARCADE, PO31 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ARCADE, PO31 7AR.

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Population

175

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO31 7AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO31 7AR spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PO31 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Arcade, 0.1km from Cowes in Cowes. Administratively it sits within Cowes North ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO31 7AR offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO31 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00087376 (shared with 35 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 7AR. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PO31 7AR has low crime rates — 45 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order16
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Good1226 pupils0.6 km
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Cowes Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Lanesend Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement156 pupils1.4 km
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Gurnard Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Classic Boat Museum Gallery0.6 km
  • Halls Premier0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • The Waverley1.0 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Annie's B&B0.8 km
  • Caledon Guest House0.5 km
  • Duke Of York Inn0.4 km
  • Endeavour House0.5 km
  • Halcyone Villa B&B0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • East Cowes Conservative Club0.9 km
  • East Cowes Liberal Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Ship And Castle0.8 km
  • Cowes Sports Football Club0.9 km
  • Cowes Ale House0.2 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Ali Cat Of Cowes0.6 km
  • Bettys Door0.9 km
  • Seabreeze Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • The Link Kiiosk0.6 km
  • The Basque Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.7 km
  • Prego0.7 km
  • Samels Ltd0.9 km
  • Taste Of India0.7 km
  • The Galley IOW Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes0.6 km
  • Ryde Pier Head10.1 km
  • Ryde Esplanade10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.0 km
  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.1 km
  • Red Jet Ferry Terminal0.1 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Festival services0.2 km