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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

PO318EY

The Dottens

PO318RL

Gurnard Pines

PO318ET

Oaklands View

PO317NP

Park Road

PO318DT

Lammas Close

PO318HL

Winston Road

PO317NW

Debourne Close

PO318BP

Egypt Hill

PO318RW

Gurnard Pines

PO318HX

Beachside Chalets

Data Sources

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