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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in East Cowes & Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Cowes & Osborne 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 East Cowes & Osborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£265,000
Detached17£310,000
Flats15£165,000
Terraced21£218,000

10 years median price trend in East Cowes & Osborne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cowes & Osborne.

All postcodes in East Cowes & Osborne

PO326JD

South Bank Road

PO326QG

Hefford Road

PO326SJ

Sylvan Avenue

PO326HG

Vectis Road

PO326NN

Alverstone Road

PO326AB

Esplanade

PO326HL

Cadets Walk

PO326NS

Mount Road

PO326JS

Kingston Road

PO326AU

Old Road

PO326DL

Victoria Grove

PO326TH

Sylvan Avenue

PO326EQ

Marina Close

PO326EJ

Denton Gardens

PO326FR

Millfield Avenue

PO326BH

York Avenue

PO326NP

Alverstone Road

PO326LX

Fairlee & Whippingham

PO326AD

Esplanade

PO326GA

Albert Way

PO326RL

Church Path

PO326HB

Clarence Road

PO326NY

Alverstone Road

PO326SU

Medina View

PO326QQ

Hendy Road

PO326FL

Royal Architects Road

PO326FN

Bluebird Place

PO326AR

Millfield Avenue

PO326QY

York Avenue

PO326PT

Sylvan Avenue

PO326HJ

Farm Lane

PO326DH

Adelaide Grove

PO326QS

Sylvan Avenue

PO326NA

Medina Park

PO326JX

Osborne House Estate

PO326PS

Sylvan Avenue

PO326AW

Old Road

PO326DZ

Grange Road

PO326GU

Captains Parade

PO326GN

Monks Walk

PO326LQ

Anchorage Way

PO326BD

York Avenue

PO326HW

Gort Road

PO326RP

Church Path

PO326BJ

Victoria Grove

PO326NR

Barton Estate

PO326JL

Cockerell Rise

PO326EL

Oakfield Road

PO326NX

Alverstone Road

PO326EX

Lodgeside

PO326AF

Maresfield Road

PO326DF

Adelaide Grove

PO326QX

Queen's Court

PO326UA

Maresfield Road

PO326GL

Haven Close

PO326PA

Beatrice Avenue

PO326QR

York Avenue

PO302LA

Mill Lane

PO326NQ

Whippingham Road

PO326FH

Osborne Heights

PO326AG

Queens Gate

PO326AX

Old Road

PO326FP

Royalist Court

PO326QZ

Marsh Road

PO326TE

York Avenue

PO326FS

Black Knight Close

PO326AA

Albany Road

PO326JR

Folly Lane

PO326NL

Alverstone Road

PO326BP

East Cowes

PO326GP

Naval Terrace

PO326GF

Abbey Walk

PO326HS

Greenlands Road

PO326RD

Castle Street

PO326QL

Princess Close

PO326FY

Whippingham Road

PO326EF

St Davids Road

PO326QU

Hefford Road

PO326JT

York Avenue

PO302DY

Cormorant Grove

PO326FW

Waterside Close

PO326LJ

Crossways Road

PO326JP

Cadets Walk

PO326SP

Well Road

PO326PR

John Nash Avenue

PO326BQ

Glamis Gardens

PO326QD

Vereker Drive

PO326LY

Folly Lane

PO326AE

Cambridge Road

PO326JN

Kingslea Park

PO326JJ

Victoria Grove

PO326LT

Campfield Road

PO326LS

Barton Close

PO326SL

Castle Street

PO326BT

Esplanade

PO326JF

Beatrice Avenue

PO326FT

Consort Gardens

PO326BE

York Avenue

PO302QQ

Redshank Way

PO326LW

Beatrice Avenue

Data Sources

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