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East Cowes & Osborne

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About

East Cowes is a town on the northeastern coast of the Isle of Wight, known for its maritime history and shipbuilding heritage. The area is home to the famous Cowes Week sailing regatta and features a mix of residential and industrial zones. The town’s waterfront offers views of the Solent and easy access to ferry services connecting to Southampton.

Nearby, Osborne House stands as a key attraction, the former summer residence of Queen Victoria. The estate includes Italianate gardens, a private beach, and a museum showcasing royal history. The surrounding area blends woodland walks with coastal paths, providing a quiet retreat. East Cowes and Osborne together offer a mix of historical significance and natural scenery.

Area overview

On average East Cowes & Osborne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Cowes & Osborne is £34,600 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in East Cowes & Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £487,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£302,500
Flats18£127,500
Semi-Detached35£250,000
Terraced26£214,000

10 years price trend in East Cowes & Osborne

All postcodes in East Cowes & Osborne

PO326AZ

New Barn Road

PO326EZ

Albany Road

PO326FS

Black Knight Close

PO326FY

East Cowes & Osborne

PO326LZ

Folly Lane

PO326NH

East Cowes Road

PO326SL

East Cowes & Osborne

PO302QG

Cormorant Grove

PO326GJ

Gustar Grove

PO326JT

East Cowes & Osborne

PO326NR

Brocks Copse Road

PO326QD

Vereker Drive

PO326PL

Oak Tree Way

PO326FJ

Pump House Lane

PO326HR

Beatrice Avenue

PO326JR

Folly Lane

PO326LU

Campfield Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.