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Cowes Medina

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About

Cowes Medina ward encompasses the western side of Cowes, centred around the River Medina's busy waterfront. This area functions as a working port and marina hub, with boatyards, chandleries, and sail lofts lining the shore. The main thoroughfare, Birmingham Road, hosts a mix of local shops and services catering to residents and the maritime community. The ward's geography is defined by the river, with residential streets climbing the gentle slopes away from the water's edge.

The annual Cowes Week regatta transforms the marina and public spaces, bringing a concentrated focus on sailing. Away from the summer bustle, the area maintains a quieter, functional character tied to its industrial and nautical heritage. The Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry, provides a constant vehicular link across the river to East Cowes. This practical connection is a daily feature for commuters and essential for the local economy.

Area overview

On average Cowes Medina has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowes Medina is £50,734 per year. Cowes Medina is home to around 4,614 people, with a population density of about 7,458.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowes Medina Population
4,614
Population density
7,458.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.99(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-42%)
Public order
5.2(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-23%)
Other theft
4.33(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,253
92.22%
Other White
164
3.56%
Other Asian
38
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.52%
Total population: 4,612

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,166
31.75%
Level 3 (A level)
735
20.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
558
15.19%
No qualifications
515
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
386
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 3,673

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
617
31.01%
Owns outright
590
29.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
22.96%
Other social rented
232
11.66%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.86%
Total households: 1,990

Property prices in Cowes Medina

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Cowes Medina area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowes Medina 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 Medina over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£487,500
Flats8£160,000
Semi-Detached19£261,700
Terraced27£222,000

10 years median price trend in Cowes Medina

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

All postcodes in Cowes Medina

PO317HF

Shamblers Road

PO317DU

Thetis Road

PO317PP

Stephenson Road

PO317HQ

Arnold Road

PO317LR

Seaview Road

PO317XB

Medina Road

PO317PR

Stephenson Road

PO317HE

Shamblers Road

PO318QY

Nelson Drive

PO317EQ

Mill Hill Road

PO317HD

Ash Grove

PO317XS

Arctic Road

PO318QZ

Nelson Court

PO317DD

Brunswick Road

PO317EJ

Mill Hill Road

PO317HL

Bellevue Road

PO317UU

The Pippins

PO317HH

St Faiths Road

PO317QA

Tennyson Road

PO317DN

Pelham Road

PO317EL

Mill Hill Road

PO317QE

Trent Mews

PO317PZ

Stanley Road

PO317PU

Newport Road

PO317HN

Bellevue Road

PO317HJ

Bellevue Road

PO317DR

Pelham Road

PO317PL

Smithards Lane

PO317GF

Langley Road

PO317EG

Mill Hill Road

PO317DP

South Road

PO317BU

Medina Road

PO317HG

Warrior Avenue

PO317EW

Mill Hill Road

PO317BS

York Street

PO317BT

Mill Hill Road

PO317EH

Mill Hill Road

PO317EU

Love Lane

PO317FY

The Sidings

PO317PE

Arctic Road

PO317DA

Medina Road

PO317RA

Cowes Medina

PO317HT

Langley Road

PO317XD

Cowes Medina

PO317DW

Pelham Road

PO317EN

Mill Hill Road

PO317NU

Birmingham Road

PO317NZ

Arctic Road

PO317ER

Newport Road

PO317UG

Cotton Close

PO317BX

Medina Road

PO317XF

Medina Road

PO317UW

Lanyards Lea

PO317PN

Newport Road

PO317HP

Victoria Road

PO317PW

Newport Road

PO317PG

Pelham Road

PO317HW

Laurel Estate

PO317FX

The Sidings

PO317QL

Newport Road

PO317DG

Newport Road

PO317UZ

Ensign Close

PO317RJ

St Andrews Street

PO317DF

St Andrews Street

PO317FW

Mill Hill Road

PO317LW

Fife Court

PO317XT

York Street

PO317DS

Pelham Road

PO317HS

Ash Grove

PO317QB

Fraser Close

PO317EP

Mill Hill Road

PO317DX

Medina Road

PO317LE

Bellevue Road

PO317HB

Elm Grove

PO317PX

Milton Road

PO317UY

Seaview Road

PO317NY

Bernard Road

PO317EX

Mill Hill Road

PO317PB

Bridge Road

PO317JR

Bellevue Road

PO317PQ

Cowes Medina

PO317PF

Arctic Road

PO317DJ

Thetis Road

PO318QX

Nelson Drive

PO317LL

Maxted Close

PO317PJ

Arctic Road

PO317EA

Mill Hill Road

PO317PT

Newport Road

PO317LP

Medina Road

PO317LD

Bellevue Road

PO317GD

Newport Road

PO317DH

Bridge Road

PO317AG

Arctic Road

PO317PY

Tennyson Road

PO317PA

Newport Road

PO317PS

Newport Road

PO317EY

Bernard Mews

PO317DT

Cowes Medina

PO317NX

Uffa Fox Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.