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Cowes West & Gurnard

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About

The Cowes West & Gurnard ward occupies the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, centred on the town of Cowes. The area is defined by its maritime activity, hosting the famous Cowes Week regatta and numerous boatyards. The shoreline features a mix of working harbours and public promenades looking out across the Solent. Inland, the terrain rises with residential streets offering views over the water.

To the west lies the separate village of Gurnard, with its own shingle beach and a historic green running down to the sea. The area's character is strongly linked to sailing, with many local businesses catering to the marine industry. A notable local feature is the annual fireworks display launched from a pontoon in the Solent, illuminating the entire front.

Area overview

On average Cowes West & Gurnard has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowes West & Gurnard is £54,335 per year. There are 3 schools in Cowes West & Gurnard: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cowes West & Gurnard is home to around 4,044 people, with a population density of about 810.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowes West & Gurnard Population
4,044
Population density
810.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.46(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.89(-20%)
Public order
8.65(+43%)
Other theft
6.92(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,742
92.53%
Other White
138
3.41%
Irish
38
0.94%
Other Asian
27
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.45%
Total population: 4,044

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,317
37.8%
Level 3 (A level)
564
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
483
13.86%
No qualifications
472
13.55%
Apprenticeship
296
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 3,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
55.34%
Owns with a mortgage
469
25.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
14.51%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.37%
Other social rented
37
2%
Total households: 1,854

Property prices in Cowes West & Gurnard

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Cowes West & Gurnard area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowes West & Gurnard 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 West & Gurnard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£460,000
Flats7£150,000
Semi-Detached15£280,000
Terraced4£347,500

10 years median price trend in Cowes West & Gurnard

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard.

All postcodes in Cowes West & Gurnard

PO318LE

Princes Esplanade

PO318DR

Brambles Lane

PO318NN

Rew Street

PO318HE

Mountbatten Avenue

PO318HN

Crossfield Avenue

PO318HF

Edinburgh Close

PO318HH

Churchill Road

PO318AX

Solent Lawns

PO318HD

The Green

PO318ED

Jordan Close

PO318NU

Rew Street

PO318EF

Gurnard Heights

PO318LD

Shore Road

PO318EP

Magdalen Crescent

PO318DS

Baring Road

PO318RH

Gurnard Pines

PO318EJ

Baring Road

PO318JG

Lower Church Road

PO318JR

Worsley Road

PO318EB

Woodvale Road

PO318EZ

Old School Place

PO318DN

Baring Road

PO318BU

Marine View Close

PO318LL

Shore Path

PO317NH

Parklands Avenue

PO318RN

Gurnard Pines

PO318JJ

Tilbury Road

PO318HB

Crossfield Avenue

PO318JL

The Avenue

PO318HG

Charles Road

PO318DP

Battery Road

PO317NT

Reynolds Close

PO318EU

Westbrook Lane

PO318JU

Albert Road

PO318QD

Cockleton Lane

PO318JQ

Marsh Road

PO318RA

Gurnard Pines

PO318ES

Debourne Manor Drive

PO318ER

Baring Road

PO318EH

Woodvale Road

PO317NF

Firs Close

PO317NS

Westwood Close

PO318RE

Gurnard Pines

PO318DL

Baring Road

PO318EA

Woodvale Road

PO318NS

Rew Street

PO318BA

Egypt Copse

PO318JN

Worsley Road

PO318NW

Rew Street

PO318DW

Baring Road

PO318HP

Crossfield Avenue

PO318DU

Woodvale Road

PO317UA

Place Road

PO318EL

Crossfield Avenue

PO317GE

Cowes West & Gurnard

PO318HW

King James Close

PO318NY

Monterey Close

PO318LB

Shore Road

PO318EN

Guppy Close

PO318RD

Gurnard Pines

PO318JX

Worsley Road

PO318QE

Cockleton Lane

PO318RQ

Gurnard Pines

PO318JA

Tuttons Hill

PO318RJ

Gurnard Pines

PO318JE

Cockleton Lane

PO318JZ

Solent View Road

PO318DY

Pine Tree Close

PO318NR

West View Road

PO318EG

Woodvale Road

PO318JF

Bay View Road

PO318BZ

Solent Shores

PO318JS

Brooklyn Cottages

PO318RB

Gurnard Pines

PO318RS

Gurnard Pines

PO318LJ

Worsley Road

PO318JY

Solent View Road

PO317GB

Cordelia Gardens

PO317GA

Deauville Avenue

PO318NT

Rew Street

PO318EQ

Woodvale Close

PO318EX

Gurnard Pines

PO318RF

Gurnard Pines

PO318BT

Egypt Esplanade

PO318DZ

Glen Place

PO318HQ

Churchill Close

PO318JT

Worsley Lane

PO318JD

Cockleton Lane

PO318NP

Rew Street

PO318JP

Church Road

PO318ND

Rolls Hill

PO318BS

Egypt Esplanade

PO318EW

Crossfield Avenue

PO318JH

Church Road

PO318EE

Woodvale Road

PO318JW

Worsley Road

PO318RT

Gurnard Pines

PO318JB

Hilton Road

PO318HJ

Churchill Road

PO318DX

Pine Tree Close

Data Sources

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