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About

Cowes North ward occupies the northern portion of the town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The area is defined by its waterfront along the River Medina and The Solent, with a focus on maritime activity. It contains the main ferry terminals connecting the island to Southampton, making it a primary arrival point. The ward includes the town's high street and a mix of residential streets set on the sloping ground above the harbour.

The area is closely associated with the Royal Yacht Squadron and the annual Cowes Week regatta, which brings significant sailing activity. A notable local feature is the chain ferry, known as the 'floating bridge', which provides a pedestrian and vehicle link across the River Medina to East Cowes. Architecture includes Georgian and Victorian buildings, alongside modern housing developments. The ward functions as a working port and a residential community.

Area overview

On average Cowes North has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowes North is £50,074 per year. Cowes North is home to around 2,773 people, with a population density of about 3,531.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowes North Population
2,773
Population density
3,531.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.48(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.03(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.31(+41%)
Public order
14.79(+144%)
Other theft
11.54(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,444
88.01%
Other White
144
5.19%
Other Asian
30
1.08%
Irish
26
0.94%
Chinese
21
0.76%
Total population: 2,777

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
993
41.74%
Level 3 (A level)
407
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
310
13.03%
No qualifications
294
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
185
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
506
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
424
29.75%
Owns with a mortgage
338
23.72%
Other social rented
92
6.46%
Other forms of private rent
46
3.23%
Total households: 1,425

Property prices in Cowes North

Median price£279,600
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £400K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £279,600 (about £323 per square foot) in Cowes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,888,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowes North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£352,500£348
Terraced23£302,500£294
Semi-Detached11£272,500£302
Flats18£207,500£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cowes North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£188,575£194,000£208,000
2017£466,900£204,000£210,650£210,000
2018£450,000£168,500£208,000£207,665
2019£495,000£180,000£220,000£321,500
2020£468,000£172,500£239,000£232,000
2021£309,000£190,000£250,000£250,000
2022£472,500£250,000£325,000£262,500
2023£942,500£235,000£287,000£242,500
2024£550,000£235,000£327,500£338,600
2025£595,000£210,000£295,000£270,000
2026£273,000£215,000£227,750£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£276£205£198
2017£275£275£235£229
2018£299£290£204£219
2019£311£286£232£271
2020£311£238£237£238
2021£258£299£249£264
2022£333£352£311£288
2023£392£332£275£299
2024£389£317£296£290
2025£336£334£302£293
2026£403£328£213£342
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowes North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cowes North

Is Cowes North safe?

Cowes North records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cowes North?

The median sale price in Cowes North is £279,600 (about £323 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cowes North?

Cowes North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cowes North sits around rank 17,857 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cowes North?

The average household income in Cowes North is around £50,074 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cowes North?

Cowes North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jock Rafferty (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Cowes North

PO317RN

Market Hill

PO318BQ

Queens Road

PO317BG

Shooters Hill

PO317DQ

Denmark Road

PO317AA

Medina Gardens

PO317EB

Mill Hill Road

PO317TH

Terminus Road

PO318DE

Baring Road

PO317SP

St Marys Road

PO317AH

Stones Close

PO317LH

Moorgreen Road

PO317RT

Cowes North

PO317BE

Shooters Hill

PO317SA

High Street

PO318AU

Mornington Mews

PO317BH

Birmingham Road

PO318AZ

Ward Avenue

PO317TT

Market Hill

PO317SF

West Hill Road

PO317FR

Birmingham Road

PO317SE

Beckford Road

PO317NA

Princes Street

PO317RZ

High Street

PO317DZ

Orchard Place

PO318DQ

Baring Road

PO317EF

West Hill Grove

PO317LT

Park Road

PO317TU

Terminus Road

PO317TR

Market Hill

PO317TS

Terminus Road

PO317QT

The Parade

PO317UR

The Yard

PO317LG

Brooklands Road

PO317NG

Park Road

PO317XE

Admiral Gardens

PO317JP

Grove Road

PO317JQ

Victoria Road

PO317HZ

Sun Hill

PO317TE

Middleton Terrace

PO317NE

Park Road

PO317SL

Gordon Road

PO317QQ

Langtry Place

PO317JU

Alexandra Road

PO317LJ

Moorgreen Road

PO317TJ

Terminus Road

PO317JN

Fellows Road

PO317LQ

Moorgreen Road

PO317TQ

Terminus Road

PO318BD

Queens Road

PO317LS

Park Court

PO317TA

Cross Street

PO318DG

Baring Road

PO317TP

Union Road

PO318DH

Nubia Close

PO317BD

Cowes North

PO317SZ

Denmark Road

PO317LY

Park Road

PO317JG

Victoria Road

PO317AT

High Street

PO317TL

Terminus Road

PO317SN

Ashton Terrace

PO318DA

Baring Road

PO317QP

Bars Hill

PO317AL

High Street

PO317RL

High Street

PO317JJ

Victoria Road

PO317RX

Cowes North

PO317RS

High Street

PO317SS

St Marys Road

PO317TW

Union Road

PO317TG

Terminus Road

PO317SR

St Marys Road

PO317QZ

Castle Road

PO318BJ

Queens Road

PO318DJ

Baring Road

PO317FQ

Denmark Road

PO318HA

Church Road

PO317QX

Badger Terrace

PO317QY

Castle Road

PO317SG

Beckford Road

PO317HU

Weston Road

PO317LB

Coronation Road

PO317QJ

The Parade

PO317QD

The Parade

PO317NB

Princes Street

PO317JA

Claremont Place

PO317XJ

Cowes North

PO317LZ

Park Road

PO318BW

Queens Road

PO317AZ

Medina Gardens

PO317LA

Coronation Road

PO318BH

Stanhope Drive

PO317RB

Blackberry Lane

PO317QR

The Grove

PO317RE

High Street

PO317TX

Terminus Road

PO317QS

The Parade

PO317AR

The Arcade

PO317TF

Carvel Lane

PO317SQ

Consort Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.