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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 57 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 per household in Cowes Central is £49,578 per year. There are 1 schools in Cowes Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowes Central is home to around 7,800 people, with a population density of about 4,896.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.56(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.67(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-49%)
Public order
5.38(-11%)
Other theft
4.23(-25%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,230
34.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,213
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
14.5%
No qualifications
906
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,470

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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Cowes Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,020,000.

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
Flats31£190,000
Terraced62£215,000
Detached16£626,750
Semi-Detached32£260,000

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

PO326DA

Hospital Road

PO317HZ

Sun Hill

PO317LS

Park Court

PO317SN

Ashton Terrace

PO317EP

Mill Hill Road

PO326RS

York Avenue

PO317DA

Medina Road

PO317HF

Shamblers Road

PO317TR

Market Hill

PO317DN

Pelham Road

PO317AA

Medina Gardens

PO317QR

The Grove

PO318DN

Baring Road

PO317DS

Pelham Road

PO326SD

Kings Road

PO326EN

Rosetta Drive

PO326ED

St Davids Road

PO317PS

Newport Road

PO317HS

Ash Grove

PO317RN

Market Hill

PO317GD

Newport Road

PO317SG

Beckford Road

PO317AW

High Street

PO318DS

Baring Road

PO318DF

Baring Road

PO317EB

Mill Hill Road

PO326RT

York Avenue

PO317EQ

Mill Hill Road

PO318BE

Melbourne Place

PO317AL

High Street

PO318BN

Cliff Road

PO318BW

Queens Road

PO326DG

Britannia Way

PO318DT

Lammas Close

PO317NU

Birmingham Road

PO326RY

Osborne Road

PO317ND

Albert Street

PO326RX

Osborne Road

PO317DU

Thetis Road

PO326HA

Clarence Road

PO317RZ

High Street

PO317DQ

Denmark Road

PO326DU

Orchard Road

PO317DP

South Road

PO326SF

Falcon Road

PO317QY

Castle Road

PO317TN

Terminus Road

PO318DX

Pine Tree Close

PO318DY

Pine Tree Close

PO317QT

The Parade

PO326BU

Nursery Gardens

PO317DJ

Thetis Road

PO317NX

Uffa Fox Place

PO317EX

Mill Hill Road

PO317EH

Mill Hill Road

PO317QD

The Parade

PO317QL

Newport Road

PO317GF

Langley Road

PO317TA

Cross Street

PO317EF

West Hill Grove

PO317DT

Cowes Medina

PO318DL

Baring Road

PO317SA

High Street

PO317TH

Terminus Road

PO317QB

Fraser Close

PO317BG

Shooters Hill

PO317DW

Pelham Road

PO317BU

Medina Road

PO317BE

Shooters Hill

PO317RJ

St Andrews Street

PO317TQ

Terminus Road

PO318BD

Queens Road

PO317FY

The Sidings

PO317PB

Bridge Road

PO317HU

Weston Road

PO317TG

Terminus Road

PO317QX

Badger Terrace

PO317DY

Orchard Place

PO318DH

Nubia Close

PO317PG

Pelham Road

PO317XF

Medina Road

PO317QU

Castle Hill

PO317HB

Elm Grove

PO317NY

Bernard Road

PO317QJ

The Parade

PO317JJ

Victoria Road

PO317BS

York Street

PO317QS

The Parade

PO317AY

High Street

PO318AU

Mornington Mews

PO317FS

Bath Road

PO317SY

Denmark Road

PO326ET

Clarence Road

PO318DP

Battery Road

PO317AZ

Medina Gardens

PO317RT

Cowes North

PO317BX

Medina Road

PO317RW

Market Hill

PO326BY

Adelaide Grove

PO317AG

Arctic Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.