Postcode PO31 7LH 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 West, Gurnard & Northwood area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £55,029 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head, about 6.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Northwood Park.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £55,029 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 7LH.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Northwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Arctic Park | Small | Walking directions to Arctic Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £279,600 (about £323 per square foot) in Cowes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,888,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £352,500 | £348 |
| Terraced | 23 | £302,500 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £272,500 | £302 |
| Flats | 18 | £207,500 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,500 | £188,575 | £194,000 | £208,000 |
| 2017 | £466,900 | £204,000 | £210,650 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £168,500 | £208,000 | £207,665 |
| 2019 | £495,000 | £180,000 | £220,000 | £321,500 |
| 2020 | £468,000 | £172,500 | £239,000 | £232,000 |
| 2021 | £309,000 | £190,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £472,500 | £250,000 | £325,000 | £262,500 |
| 2023 | £942,500 | £235,000 | £287,000 | £242,500 |
| 2024 | £550,000 | £235,000 | £327,500 | £338,600 |
| 2025 | £595,000 | £210,000 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £273,000 | £215,000 | £227,750 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261 | £276 | £205 | £198 |
| 2017 | £275 | £275 | £235 | £229 |
| 2018 | £299 | £290 | £204 | £219 |
| 2019 | £311 | £286 | £232 | £271 |
| 2020 | £311 | £238 | £237 | £238 |
| 2021 | £258 | £299 | £249 | £264 |
| 2022 | £333 | £352 | £311 | £288 |
| 2023 | £392 | £332 | £275 | £299 |
| 2024 | £389 | £317 | £296 | £290 |
| 2025 | £336 | £334 | £302 | £293 |
| 2026 | £403 | £328 | £213 | £342 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 7LH.
In the PO31 7LH postcode area, located within Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rashley's | 130,132 Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ | Walking directions to Rashley's |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7EL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Terminus Road, Cowes, PO31 7XH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 129,130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury'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.
Elected local representatives for PO31 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jock Rafferty
Cowes North - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO31 7LH records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO31 7LH in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £279,600 (about £323 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PO31 7LH, including Cowes Primary School (Good), Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (Good) and Lanesend Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO31 7LH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO31 7LH is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jock Rafferty (Labour Party).
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.