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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 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cowes West & Gurnard is £42,883 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £374,750 in Cowes West & Gurnard area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £2,225,000.

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
Detached32£480,000
Flats10£167,500
Semi-Detached18£270,000
Terraced2£337,500

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

PO317NT

Reynolds Close

PO318BA

Egypt Copse

PO318DL

Baring Road

PO318LE

Prince's Esplanade

PO318BT

Egypt Esplanade

PO318DT

Lammas Close

PO318HW

King James Close

PO318JA

Hilton Road

PO318JE

Cockleton Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.