Postcode PO31 7AJ is located in an urban city, within the Cowes North ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowes Central area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowes Central is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Northwood Park.
Cowes Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cowes Central is £38,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 7AJ.
Cowes Central near PO31 7AJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prince's Green | Small | Walking directions to Prince's Green |
| 0.4 mi | Esplanade Park | Small | Walking directions to Esplanade Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Cowes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,203,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £660,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cowes North
In the PO31 7AJ postcode area, located within Cowes Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 7AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Terminus Road, Cowes, PO31 7XH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 129,130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Rashley's | 130,132 Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ | Walking directions to Rashley's |
Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.