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East Cowes & Osborne

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About

East Cowes sits on the north bank of the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, opposite Cowes. The town includes the vehicle ferry terminal linking the island to Southampton and the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry that crosses the Medina to connect the two sides. East Cowes grew around shipyards and engineering works, notably J. Samuel White, and traces of that maritime industry remain in boatyards, marinas and metalwork along the waterfront. A riverside path runs past berths and slipways toward the island's northern shore, offering frequent views of working boats and moorings.

Osborne House occupies sloping parkland just south of the town and was the 19th-century residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The estate contains formal gardens, a small private beach and the Swiss Cottage, a miniature farmhouse used by the royal children, all open to visitors. Streets from the house lead into housing and shops clustered near the ferry terminal, providing direct access to the river, local marinas and the short crossings to the mainland.

Area overview

On average East Cowes & Osborne has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Cowes & Osborne is £44,858 per year. There are 2 schools in East Cowes & Osborne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Cowes & Osborne is home to around 7,707 people, with a population density of about 697.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Cowes & Osborne Population
7,707
Population density
697.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.49(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.95(-27%)
Shoplifting
8.82(+11%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,320
94.99%
Other White
146
1.89%
Other Asian
39
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.48%
Irish
28
0.36%
Total population: 7,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,606
24.99%
No qualifications
1,221
19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,212
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
771
12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,405
39.88%
Owns with a mortgage
860
24.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
579
16.43%
Other social rented
507
14.39%
Other forms of private rent
67
1.9%
Total households: 3,523

Property prices in East Cowes & Osborne

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £310K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £295 per square foot) in East Cowes & Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£300,000£325
Semi-Detached25£280,000£306
Terraced23£218,000£272
Flats14£170,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Cowes & Osborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,000£120,000£180,000£156,000
2017£249,500£153,750£210,000£176,750
2018£259,000£142,500£190,500£180,000
2019£267,250£129,950£195,000£179,999
2020£270,000£120,000£200,000£216,250
2021£290,000£127,000£215,000£200,000
2022£341,250£215,000£270,000£212,500
2023£317,500£162,500£250,500£220,000
2024£325,000£125,000£245,000£209,000
2025£316,500£164,000£257,500£225,000
2026£288,500£150,000£271,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£212£220£259
2017£266£207£231£262
2018£262£265£240£264
2019£264£249£259£263
2020£269£194£232£260
2021£299£223£227£259
2022£325£279£298£289
2023£348£308£299£301
2024£327£205£287£283
2025£328£256£296£282
2026£306£174£309£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Cowes & Osborne in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about East Cowes & Osborne

Is East Cowes & Osborne safe?

East Cowes & Osborne records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Cowes & Osborne?

The median sale price in East Cowes & Osborne is £265,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Cowes & Osborne?

East Cowes & Osborne has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Cowes & Osborne?

East Cowes & Osborne scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Cowes & Osborne sits around rank 13,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Cowes & Osborne?

The average household income in East Cowes & Osborne is around £44,858 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in East Cowes & Osborne

PO326RN

Link Road

PO326PJ

John Nash Avenue

PO326JE

South Bank Road

PO326NZ

Alverstone Road

PO326FE

Osborne Heights

PO326PU

Hefford Road

PO326TR

Folly Lane

PO326BW

Grenville Close

PO326HZ

Crossways Road

PO326AL

Old Road

PO326LP

Beatrice Avenue

PO326QB

Sylvan Avenue

PO326QH

York Avenue

PO326JQ

Victoria Grove

PO326GT

Captains Parade

PO326ST

Broadsmith Avenue

PO326EZ

Castle Street

PO326FQ

Grace Woodford Drive

PO326JB

South Bank Road

PO326DR

Connaught Road

PO326PB

Moon Close

PO326PD

Glossop Close

PO326TL

New Barn Road

PO326GD

Cromwell Avenue

PO326HE

Kingston Road

PO326LD

Mount Road

PO326RB

Castle Street

PO326HP

College Way

PO326LA

Barton Estate

PO326NT

Barton Road

PO302EG

Heron Square

PO326AT

Millfield Avenue

PO326LU

River View

PO326HN

Vectis Road

PO326BB

York Avenue

PO326NF

Folly Lane

PO326GR

Chinchen Close

PO326RG

Dover Road

PO326QW

Broadsmith Avenue

PO326HX

Beatrice Avenue

PO326DJ

Victoria Grove

PO326EE

Upper Yarborough Road

PO326GY

Kingston Farm Lane

PO302QE

Bittern Place

PO326NB

Folly Lane

PO326AS

Millfield Avenue

PO326HD

Minerva Road

PO302QN

Kingfisher Way

PO326HH

Harvey Close

PO326QP

Nelson Close

PO326TD

Acorn Gardens

PO326NH

East Cowes Road

PO326PP

St James Close

PO326DN

Mayfield Road

PO326PL

Oak Tree Way

PO326FD

The Meadow

PO326PX

Benton Close

PO326JU

Osborne

PO326LH

Whippingham Road

PO326QN

Kent Avenue

PO326NU

Barton Estate

PO326GX

Barrington Close

PO326JA

Crossways Road

PO326RU

York Avenue

PO326PH

East Cowes

PO326GJ

Gustar Grove

PO326GG

Castle Street

PO326QT

Birch Close

PO326FZ

Lambert Lane

PO326JW

Kingslea Park

PO326GH

Brinton Close

PO326BL

St Josephs Close

PO326RF

Trinity Road

PO326QE

Vereker Drive

PO326AZ

New Barn Road

PO326AP

Old Road

PO326NG

Whippingham Road

PO326GQ

St Wilfred Drive

PO326DP

Connaught Road

PO326DW

Connaught Road

PO326DS

Oakfield Road

PO326QA

Sylvan Avenue

PO326HU

Meadow Road

PO326HT

Greenlands Road

PO326GB

Albert Way

PO326QJ

Kent Avenue

PO326TJ

New Barn Road

PO326NW

Brocks Copse Road

PO326JH

Lodgeside

PO326DX

Oakfield Road

PO326QF

Hefford Road

PO326HQ

Cadets Walk

PO326DT

Orchard Road

PO326FJ

Pumphouse Lane

PO326DY

Grange Road

PO326GS

Galleon Walk

PO326AH

Cambridge Road

PO326AY

New Barn Road

PO326BS

Osborne

PO326LB

Barton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.