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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
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Cowes Population
4,004
Population density
1,872.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
3,826
95.55%
Other White
81
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.52%
Other Asian
16
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.3%
Total population: 4,004

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
39
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)

Price distribution by property type for East Cowes 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£307,500
Flats5£165,000
Semi-Detached26£262,500
Terraced21£205,000

10 years median price trend in East Cowes

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

All postcodes in East Cowes

PO326AG

Queens Gate

PO326FL

Royal Architects Road

PO326AB

Esplanade

PO326FT

Consort Gardens

PO326QG

Hefford Road

PO326EZ

Castle Street

PO326RL

Church Path

PO326TS

Church Mews

PO326AH

Cambridge Road

PO326PS

Sylvan Avenue

PO326QH

York Avenue

PO326ED

St Davids Road

PO326QB

Sylvan Avenue

PO326DA

Hospital Road

PO326PH

East Cowes

PO326SR

Hefford Road

PO326DW

Connaught Road

Data Sources

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