Postcode report
Is PO31 7AE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PO31 7AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO31 7AE is a postcode in Cowes North, Isle of Wight, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO31 7AE, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO31 7AE are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO31 7AE is based on Isle of Wight 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,585 residents, 773 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near PO31 7AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £309k from 113 rolling sales, down 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO31 7AE can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO31 7AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO31 7AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO31 7AE
Is PO31 7AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO31 7AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO31 7AE?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO31 7AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO31 7AE?
LocaleIQ matched PO31 7AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO31 7AE?
The latest median sold price is £309k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO31 7AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.