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Cowes Central

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About

Cowes Central sits on the west bank of the River Medina where the river meets the Solent. The waterfront is anchored by The Parade and a string of marinas and boatyards, with Shepards Wharf and Cowes Yacht Haven among the working berths. A specific local marker is the chain ferry that links the Parade across the Medina to East Cowes, carrying vehicles and pedestrians along a fixed chain. Streets rising from the quay concentrate marine services, chandlers and slipways used for launching and servicing craft, and the pattern of narrow lanes reflects the town’s growth around shipbuilding and yachting activity.

The town centre mixes retail on High Street with workshops and offices related to the maritime trades. Each summer the harbour becomes a focus for organised racing during the annual regatta, drawing fleets to the moorings and creating high marine traffic. Public spaces along the waterfront provide views over the Solent and direct access to pontoons and piers, while local businesses support sailing, boat maintenance and short-term berthing in the central harbour.

Area overview

On average Cowes Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cowes Central is £38,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Cowes Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowes Central Population
7,800
Population density
4,896.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,104
91.03%
Other White
310
3.97%
Other Asian
70
0.9%
Irish
45
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.56%
Total population: 7,804

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,191
32.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,021
27.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,002
27.3%
Other social rented
294
8.01%
Other forms of private rent
108
2.94%
Total households: 3,671

Property prices in Cowes Central

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Cowes Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,203,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowes Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowes Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£725,000
Flats37£190,000
Semi-Detached24£258,525
Terraced52£220,000

10 years median price trend in Cowes Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes Central.

All postcodes in Cowes Central

PO317BS

Mill Hill Road

PO317EW

Mill Hill Road

PO317EX

Mill Hill Road

PO317QL

Newport Road

PO317SG

Beckford Road

PO326RZ

Osborne Road

PO326UB

Britannia Way

PO317EH

Mill Hill Road

PO317FS

Bath Road

PO317JN

Fellows Road

PO317LT

Park Court

PO317NY

Bernard Road

PO317PJ

Smithards Lane

PO317PQ

Cowes Central

PO317TU

Cowes Central

PO318DH

Nubia Close

PO318DS

Baring Road

PO326DQ

Britannia Way

PO317AL

Cowes Central

PO317FR

Birmingham Road

PO317LA

Coronation Road

PO317LY

Victoria Road

PO317ND

Albert Street

PO317QH

The Parade

PO317SU

St Mary's Road

PO317TT

Market Hill

PO318BU

Marine View Close

PO318DP

Battery Road

PO317AS

Town Quay

PO318BD

Queen's Road

PO317DF

St Andrew's Street

PO317PG

Pelham Road

PO317RR

Cowes Central

PO317TD

Cross Street

PO326SF

Falcon Road

PO317DJ

Pelham Road

PO317FQ

Denmark Road

PO317JW

Fellows Road

PO317PH

Victoria Road

PO317RH

Bath Road

PO317JZ

Coronation Road

PO317NU

Birmingham Road

PO317SP

St Mary's Road

PO326DE

Upper Yarborough Road

PO317DA

Medina Road

PO317QD

The Parade

PO317QG

Castle Road

PO317QP

Bars Hill

PO317RP

Market Hill

PO318AY

Ward Avenue

PO318BJ

Mornington Road

PO318BP

Egypt Esplanade

PO318BQ

Esplanade

PO326TA

Cavalier Quay

PO317BT

Mill Hill Road

PO317DH

Thetis Road

PO317EQ

Mill Hill Road

PO317HU

Granville Road

PO317LX

Cowes Central

PO317PS

Newport Road

PO326EU

Cowes Central

PO326RT

Cowes Central

PO326SD

Kings Road

PO317AW

Cowes Central

PO317HL

Bellevue Road

PO317PT

Mill Hill Road

PO317QQ

Bars Hill

PO317SY

Denmark Road

PO317TS

Cowes Central

PO317TX

Cowes Central

PO318DN

Baring Road

PO326DU

Orchard Road

PO326RA

Bridge Road

PO317AX

Cowes Central

PO317HB

Elm Grove

PO317AJ

Cowes Central

PO317HP

Victoria Road

PO317JG

Victoria Road

PO318DG

Baring Road

PO317PL

Smithards Lane

PO317PF

South Road

PO317PN

Newport Road

PO317TJ

Cowes Central

PO326DG

Britannia Way

PO326RX

Osborne Road

PO317HZ

Sun Hill

PO317PU

Milton Road

PO317QU

Castle Hill

PO317TP

Union Road

PO318DY

Pine Tree Close

PO317AT

Town Quay

PO317GH

Church View Close

PO317HS

Ash Grove

PO317NX

Uffa Fox Place

PO317RE

Cowes Central

PO326EB

Upper Yarborough Road

PO317EY

Bernard Road

PO317GD

Newport Road

PO317HQ

Arnold Road

PO317PB

Cowes Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.