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About

Osborne ward occupies a compact area on the northeastern coast of the Isle of Wight, directly facing the Solent. The landscape is primarily defined by its shoreline, with a mix of residential housing and open spaces. Its most notable feature is the Osborne House estate, a former royal residence set within extensive parkland. The area's character is closely tied to this historic site and its surrounding gardens.

The local economy and community activities are significantly influenced by the presence of the Osborne estate, which attracts visitors. Residential development is concentrated, with neighbourhoods situated near the coast and main access roads. The ward includes the small settlement of East Cowes, which provides local services and ferry connections to the mainland. The waterfront remains a central aspect of daily life here.

Area overview

On average Osborne has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Osborne is £45,519 per year. There are 1 schools in Osborne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Osborne is home to around 4,425 people, with a population density of about 1,499.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Osborne Population
4,425
Population density
1,499.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.47(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.4(-15%)
Public order
9.94(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.59(+33%)
Other theft
4.29(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,169
94.24%
Other White
83
1.88%
Other Asian
27
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.5%
Total population: 4,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
857
24.13%
Level 3 (A level)
713
20.07%
No qualifications
625
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
435
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 3,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
554
27.99%
Owns outright
512
25.87%
Other social rented
418
21.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
19.61%
Other forms of private rent
42
2.12%
Total households: 1,979

Property prices in Osborne

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £263K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Osborne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£302,500£287
Semi-Detached11£235,000£284
Terraced19£200,000£269
Flats8£162,500£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Osborne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,250£110,250£170,000£156,000
2017£248,000£159,500£195,000£177,000
2018£260,000£125,000£184,000£162,500
2019£268,500£119,500£195,000£177,500
2020£272,500£115,000£191,500£185,000
2021£303,500£125,750£195,000£184,000
2022£288,000£175,500£237,000£195,500
2023£235,000£137,500£245,000£197,500
2024£303,750£130,725£240,000£196,250
2025£307,500£130,000£245,750£200,000
2026£292,000£150,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osborne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osborne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£214£209£275
2017£262£220£235£272
2018£291£259£248£266
2019£265£244£256£271
2020£257£200£216£265
2021£257£230£220£267
2022£263£257£286£279
2023£404£295£293£301
2024£274£236£282£283
2025£318£273£288£276
2026£277£232£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osborne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Osborne

Is Osborne safe?

Osborne records about 96 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 Osborne?

The median sale price in Osborne is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Osborne?

Osborne has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Osborne?

Osborne scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Osborne sits around rank 9,957 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 Osborne?

The average household income in Osborne is around £45,519 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Osborne?

Osborne is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Williams (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Osborne

PO326EG

Britannia Way

PO326UB

Britannia Way

PO326JA

Crossways Road

PO326EW

Cavalier Quay

PO326FZ

Lambert Lane

PO326EX

Lodgeside

PO326HE

Kingston Road

PO326HJ

Farm Lane

PO326HZ

Crossways Road

PO326GS

Galleon Walk

PO326JW

Kingslea Park

PO326BL

St Josephs Close

PO326JU

Osborne

PO326LA

Barton Estate

PO326HY

Crossways Road

PO326SB

Yarborough Road

PO326HU

Meadow Road

PO326DS

Oakfield Road

PO326QJ

Kent Avenue

PO326GF

Abbey Walk

PO326FJ

Pumphouse Lane

PO326JD

South Bank Road

PO326DH

Adelaide Grove

PO326JF

Beatrice Avenue

PO326EF

St Davids Road

PO326HA

Clarence Road

PO326GN

Monks Walk

PO326JX

Osborne House Estate

PO326GB

Albert Way

PO326JP

Cadets Walk

PO326EQ

Marina Close

PO326GP

Naval Terrace

PO326BH

York Avenue

PO326DG

Britannia Way

PO326LQ

Anchorage Way

PO326DE

Adelaide Grove

PO326JJ

Victoria Grove

PO326DN

Mayfield Road

PO326JH

Lodgeside

PO326BN

Kent Avenue

PO326GY

Kingston Farm Lane

PO326BS

Osborne

PO326LG

Medina View

PO326JQ

Victoria Grove

PO326HX

Beatrice Avenue

PO326TP

Clarence Road

PO326EN

Rosetta Drive

PO326HQ

Cadets Walk

PO326DY

Grange Road

PO326GA

Albert Way

PO326PA

Beatrice Avenue

PO326FW

Waterside Close

PO326QX

Queen's Court

PO326BQ

Glamis Gardens

PO326HH

Harvey Close

PO326GE

Cromwell Avenue

PO326GT

Captains Parade

PO326HT

Greenlands Road

PO326HG

Vectis Road

PO326GL

Haven Close

PO326GU

Captains Parade

PO326FQ

Grace Woodford Drive

PO326HB

Clarence Road

PO326BJ

Victoria Grove

PO326HD

Minerva Road

PO326SU

Medina View

PO326QP

Nelson Close

PO326TD

Acorn Gardens

PO326BE

York Avenue

PO326HL

Cadets Walk

PO326JE

South Bank Road

PO326GD

Cromwell Avenue

PO326JT

York Avenue

PO326HR

Beatrice Avenue

PO326TA

Cavalier Quay

PO326SS

Lodgeside

PO326EB

Upper Yarborough Road

PO326GR

Chinchen Close

PO326EL

Oakfield Road

PO326HW

Gort Road

PO326DJ

Victoria Grove

PO326JS

Kingston Road

PO326JL

Cockerell Rise

PO326HN

Vectis Road

PO326JB

South Bank Road

PO326HS

Greenlands Road

PO326LJ

Crossways Road

PO326FD

The Meadow

PO326DQ

Britannia Way

PO326BW

Grenville Close

PO326HP

College Way

PO326GQ

St Wilfred Drive

PO326SX

Clarence Road

PO326DF

Adelaide Grove

PO326GJ

Gustar Grove

PO326JN

Kingslea Park

PO326GH

Brinton Close

PO326QW

Broadsmith Avenue

PO326SA

Alfred Street

PO326DL

Victoria Grove

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.