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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

PO317QZ

Castle Road

PO317SQ

Consort Road

PO317HD

Ash Grove

PO317PF

Arctic Road

PO317TD

Cross Street

PO317TX

Terminus Road

PO317LU

Park Road

PO318DG

Baring Road

PO318BY

Queens Road

PO317NZ

Arctic Road

PO317AR

The Arcade

PO317TL

Terminus Road

PO317JG

Victoria Road

PO317PA

Newport Road

PO326DQ

Britannia Way

PO317XD

Cowes Medina

PO317HL

Bellevue Road

PO317QN

Bath Road

PO318DA

Baring Road

PO318BQ

Queens Road

PO317HN

Bellevue Road

PO317TT

Market Hill

PO326ER

School Hill Road

PO317QE

Trent Mews

PO326TS

Church Mews

PO317AH

Stones Close

PO317GL

Stilt House Close

PO326ES

Clarence Road

PO326TP

Clarence Road

PO317TF

Carvel Lane

PO317JF

Granville Road

PO317AT

High Street

PO317HY

Sun Hill

PO326SE

Kings Road

PO317PJ

Arctic Road

PO317PZ

Stanley Road

PO317QH

The Parade

PO317BT

Mill Hill Road

PO317AJ

High Street

PO317JE

Weston Road

PO317TP

Union Road

PO317LY

Park Road

PO317JH

Victoria Road

PO317DZ

Orchard Place

PO326EP

Clarence Road

PO317HP

Victoria Road

PO317JA

Claremont Place

PO317EG

Mill Hill Road

PO326DD

Adelaide Grove

PO317TE

Middleton Terrace

PO317JW

Fellows Road

PO317JL

Victoria Road

PO317QP

Bars Hill

PO317EN

Mill Hill Road

PO317EY

Bernard Mews

PO317LJ

Moorgreen Road

PO317AS

Town Quay

PO318HA

Church Road

PO326TA

Cavalier Quay

PO317PH

Victoria Mews

PO318BL

Mornington Road

PO326EW

Cavalier Quay

PO318BP

Egypt Hill

PO317JD

Granville Road

PO317XE

Admiral Gardens

PO326EB

Upper Yarborough Road

PO317EE

Mill Hill Road

PO317LB

Coronation Road

PO317LX

Park Road

PO326UB

Britannia Way

PO317BH

Birmingham Road

PO317DH

Bridge Road

PO317ER

Newport Road

Data Sources

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