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Cowes North

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cowes North Population

2,773

Population density

3,531.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,444

88.01%

Other White

144

5.19%

Other Asian

1.08%

Irish

0.94%

Chinese

0.76%

Total population: 2,777

Economics

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

Owns outright

506

35.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

424

29.75%

Owns with a mortgage

338

23.72%

Other social rented

6.46%

Other forms of private rent

3.23%

Total households: 1,425

Property prices in Cowes North

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Cowes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£480,000	£276,150	£295,000	£738,750	£857,500
Flats	17	£210,000	£154,800	£190,000	£350,000	£792,000
Semi-Detached	12	£295,000	£231,613	£259,000	£358,750	£553,500
Terraced	22	£292,500	£167,250	£234,750	£400,000	£754,000

10 years median price trend in Cowes North

All postcodes in Cowes North

PO317AY

High Street

PO317BQ

Shooters Hill

PO318DD

Baring Drive

PO317SY

Denmark Road

PO317DY

Orchard Place

PO317JX

Alexandra Road

PO318BG

Trinity Church Lane

PO318DB

Baring Road

PO318BL

Mornington Road

PO317QN

Bath Road

PO317HX

Cowes North

PO318AY

Ward Avenue

PO317LX

Park Road

PO317RH

Bath Road

PO317JL

Victoria Road

PO317JY

Coronation Road

PO317JW

Fellows Road

PO317JT

Alexandra Road

PO317GL

Stilt House Close

PO317HY

Sun Hill

PO317LU

Park Road

PO317RP

Market Hill

PO317AJ

High Street

PO317JF

Granville Road

PO317JE

Weston Road

PO317PH

Victoria Mews

PO317RY

High Street

PO318BE

Melbourne Place

PO317EE

Mill Hill Road

PO317TD

Cross Street

PO318BY

Queens Road

PO317GH

Church View Close

PO317RW

Market Hill

PO317SW

Gordon Road

PO318DF

Baring Road

PO317AW

High Street

PO317AX

High Street

PO317JZ

Coronation Road

PO317RR

High Street

PO317SU

St Marys Road

PO317QU

Castle Hill

PO317AS

Town Quay

PO317QG

Castle Road

PO317JD

Granville Road

PO317JH

Victoria Road

PO317TN

Terminus Road

PO317QH

The Parade

PO317ST

St Marys Road

PO317SX

St Marys Road

PO318BN

Cliff Road

PO317ND

Albert Street

PO317SJ

Beckford Road

PO317FS

Bath Road

PO318BB

Queens Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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