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Cowes South & Northwood

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About

Cowes South & Northwood ward lies on the northwest coast of the Isle of Wight, centred on the town of Cowes. The area is defined by its maritime activity, with the River Medina forming a natural harbour. The waterfront is lined with boatyards, sailing clubs, and facilities related to the famous annual regatta. Inland, the ward includes the residential suburb of Northwood, characterised by quieter streets and local shops serving the community.

A notable feature is the chain ferry, the 'Floating Bridge', which provides a vital vehicle and pedestrian link across the river between East and West Cowes. The geography slopes upwards from the busy harbour, with views across the Solent. Land use is a clear mix of working port infrastructure and residential neighbourhoods, with a focus on industries connected to the marine economy.

Area overview

On average Cowes South & Northwood has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowes South & Northwood is £55,029 per year. There are 2 schools in Cowes South & Northwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowes South & Northwood is home to around 3,381 people, with a population density of about 557.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowes South & Northwood Population
3,381
Population density
557.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.28(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(+1%)
Public order
6.21(+2%)
Other theft
5.03(-10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,211
94.97%
Other White
80
2.37%
Irish
21
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.38%
African
11
0.33%
Total population: 3,381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
860
30.24%
Level 3 (A level)
545
19.16%
No qualifications
413
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 2,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
734
50.76%
Owns with a mortgage
452
31.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
9.47%
Other social rented
79
5.46%
Other forms of private rent
34
2.35%
Total households: 1,446

Property prices in Cowes South & Northwood

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Cowes South & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £472,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowes South & Northwood 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 South & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£319,000
Flats2£184,000
Semi-Detached22£310,000
Terraced6£269,250

10 years median price trend in Cowes South & Northwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes South & Northwood.

All postcodes in Cowes South & Northwood

PO318PS

Newport Road

PO317UJ

Rogerson Close

PO318AR

Willow Tree Drive

PO318QW

Mallard Point

PO317NJ

Park Road

PO318BF

Airfield Way

PO318AP

Enterprise Way

PO318AG

Venner Avenue

PO318LW

Pallance Road

PO318PT

Oxford Street

PO318PL

Newport Road

PO318PW

Church Lane

PO318PX

Pallance Lane

PO317UE

Place Road

PO317FN

Harbour Way

PO317FL

Admiral Way

PO317ET

Love Lane

PO318AJ

Fieldway Crescent

PO318LT

Pallance Lane

PO305UB

Hillis Gate Road

PO318LU

Pallance Lane

PO318PA

Somerton Industrial Park

PO318PF

Newport Road

PO318PZ

Horseshoe Close

PO317AE

Place Road

PO318PN

Coronation Avenue

PO317FJ

Spinnaker Close

PO318AW

Greenways Close

PO318QB

Wyatts Lane

PO318PB

Mariners Way

PO318BX

Newport Road

PO318PE

Newport Road

PO317UB

Place Road

PO318AQ

Wroxall Close

PO318PR

Chawton Lane

PO318PD

Mariners Way

PO318NA

Hillis Gate Road

PO318QL

Chessell Close

PO317UD

Broadfields Avenue

PO317NL

Admiral Way

PO317UT

Three Gates Road

PO317NN

Park Road

PO317AD

Prospect Road

PO317NQ

Park Road

PO318AD

Nodes Road

PO318AF

Venner Avenue

PO318QQ

The Dell

PO318AL

Uplands Road

PO318AB

Nodes Road

PO318QR

Warren Point

PO305UA

Pallance Gate

PO318AA

Pallance Road

PO317EZ

Ronsons Close

PO317UN

Seaview Road

PO318AE

Nodes Road

PO318QN

The Ridge

PO318LX

Pallance Road

PO317FA

Osborne Chase

PO318LS

Pallance Road

PO318PY

Wyatts Lane

PO317FB

The Moorings

PO317FG

The Chandlers

PO318QT

Chawton Lane

PO317GJ

Prospect Road

PO317HA

Windmill Close

PO317UF

Highfield Road

PO318QG

Green Lane

PO318PH

Medham Farm Lane

PO318HU

Saunders Drive

PO317UQ

Seaview Road

PO318QJ

Chessell Close

PO318PP

Newport Road

PO317UH

Three Gates Road

PO318PU

Wyatts Lane

PO318AN

Greenways

PO318PG

Newport Road

PO318QP

Westway

PO318LR

Woodside Close

PO318LN

Pallance Road

PO317LF

Upper Moor Green Road

PO317FH

Fairlead Road

PO317BB

Place Side

PO317UP

Three Gates Road

PO318AT

Selman Gardens

PO318QA

Wyatts Lane

PO317US

Seaview Road

PO318LP

Pallance Road

PO318QH

Harry Cheek Gardens

PO317FD

The Slipway

PO317ES

Love Lane

PO317FP

Velsheda View

PO318NZ

Wyatts Close

PO318AH

Uplands Road

PO318QS

Newport Road

PO318AS

Cranleigh Gardens

PO318PQ

Church Lane

Data Sources

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