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East Cowes

About

East Cowes occupies a distinct position on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, directly across the River Medina from the larger town of Cowes. The area is primarily defined by its industrial and maritime heritage, centred around its waterfront and the presence of the famous Osborne House estate. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods that climb the surrounding slopes, offering views over the Solent.

The area's character is heavily shaped by its connection to the water, with a working chain ferry providing the only fixed vehicular link to West Cowes. Aviation history is embedded here, as the site of the Saunders-Roe aircraft and hovercraft factory. A network of quieter streets leads inland, with local shops and services concentrated along the main road leading from the ferry terminal.

Area overview

On average East Cowes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Cowes is £45,947 per year. There are 1 schools in East Cowes: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Cowes is home to around 4,004 people, with a population density of about 1,872.2 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Cowes Population

4,004

Population density

1,872.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49.2(+55%)

Shoplifting

16.48(+107%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.74(+20%)

Public order

8.99(+48%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.49(+32%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,826

95.55%

Other White

2.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.52%

Other Asian

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.3%

Total population: 4,004

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

861

25.86%

Level 3 (A level)

632

18.98%

No qualifications

625

18.77%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

471

14.14%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

403

12.1%

Total 16+ residents: 3,330

Housing

Owns outright

776

42.92%

Owns with a mortgage

477

26.38%

Private landlord or letting agency

359

19.86%

Other social rented

112

6.19%

Other forms of private rent

2.16%

Total households: 1,808

Property prices in East Cowes

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in East Cowes area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£307,500	£233,250	£275,000	£335,000	£467,500
Flats	5	£165,000	£156,800	£164,000	£191,000	£202,200
Semi-Detached	26	£262,500	£192,500	£228,000	£303,750	£383,750
Terraced	21	£205,000	£169,995	£190,000	£238,000	£310,000

10 years median price trend in East Cowes

All postcodes in East Cowes

PO326ST

Broadsmith Avenue

PO326TH

Sylvan Avenue

PO326TE

York Avenue

PO326AE

Cambridge Road

PO326RD

Castle Street

PO326ER

School Hill Road

PO326QQ

Hendy Road

PO326RZ

Osborne Road

PO326SD

Kings Road

PO326FF

Osborne Heights

PO326RB

Castle Street

PO326FH

Osborne Heights

PO326GG

Castle Street

PO326AR

Millfield Avenue

PO326AU

Old Road

PO326RU

York Avenue

PO326QR

York Avenue

PO326GW

Adelaide Grove

PO326AT

Millfield Avenue

PO326EP

Clarence Road

PO326DZ

Grange Road

PO326SJ

Sylvan Avenue

PO326AN

St Thomas Road

PO326QT

Birch Close

PO326BU

Nursery Gardens

PO326EJ

Denton Gardens

PO326PR

John Nash Avenue

PO326QY

York Avenue

PO326EH

Oaks Close

PO326EA

Grange Road

PO326UA

Maresfield Road

PO326RF

Trinity Road

PO326AJ

Old Road

PO326FE

Osborne Heights

PO326SP

Well Road

PO326RN

Link Road

PO326QL

Princess Close

PO326EU

East Cowes

PO326QF

Hefford Road

PO326AX

Old Road

PO326AP

Old Road

PO326BT

Esplanade

PO326QE

Vereker Drive

PO326ET

Clarence Road

PO326SF

Falcon Road

PO326RP

Church Path

PO326PU

Hefford Road

PO326QD

Vereker Drive

PO326AZ

New Barn Road

PO326DB

Adelaide Grove

PO326FR

Millfield Avenue

PO326SE

Kings Road

PO326RX

Osborne Road

PO326QU

Hefford Road

PO326BP

East Cowes

PO326AD

Esplanade

PO326QA

Sylvan Avenue

PO326PT

Sylvan Avenue

PO326PB

Moon Close

PO326BB

York Avenue

PO326GX

Barrington Close

PO326RA

Ferry Road

PO326BD

York Avenue

PO326DU

Orchard Road

PO326AW

Old Road

PO326QS

Sylvan Avenue

PO326TB

Adam Terrace

PO326EE

Upper Yarborough Road

PO326PL

Oak Tree Way

PO326SH

Yarborough Road

PO326SL

Castle Street

PO326PX

Benton Close

PO326TU

Bridge Road

PO326AY

New Barn Road

PO326DT

Orchard Road

PO326RY

Osborne Road

PO326QN

Kent Avenue

PO326ES

Clarence Road

PO326FP

Royalist Court

PO326TL

New Barn Road

PO326PP

St James Close

PO326AS

Millfield Avenue

PO326TJ

New Barn Road

PO326FN

Bluebird Place

PO326DX

Oakfield Road

PO326PJ

John Nash Avenue

PO326RG

Dover Road

PO326PD

Glossop Close

PO326AA

Albany Road

PO326BY

Adelaide Grove

PO326DR

Connaught Road

PO326QZ

Marsh Road

PO326AF

Maresfield Road

PO326RT

York Avenue

PO326AL

Old Road

PO326FS

Black Knight Close

PO326BX

East Cowes

PO326RS

York Avenue

PO326DD

Adelaide Grove

PO326DP

Connaught Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in East Cowes

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