Postcode PO31 7LW is located in an urban city, within the Cowes Medina ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowes Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowes Central is £49,578 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head, about 6.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Arctic Park.
Cowes Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Cowes Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 per household in Cowes Central is £49,578 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 7LW.
Cowes Central near PO31 7LW 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Arctic Park | Small | Walking directions to Arctic Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Cowes Medina area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £261,700 | £279 |
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 27 | £229,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 7 | £157,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £183,750 | £200,975 | £164,000 |
| 2017 | £297,500 | £172,500 | £199,500 | £167,750 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £145,000 | £199,950 | £169,975 |
| 2019 | £220,250 | £142,000 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £156,000 | £215,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £422,000 | £150,000 | £257,500 | £192,500 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £172,500 | £290,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £323,000 | £192,500 | £257,500 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £197,900 | £261,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £477,500 | £160,000 | £273,500 | £221,000 |
| 2026 | — | £107,000 | £260,000 | £229,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £266 | £184 | £189 |
| 2017 | £259 | £242 | £216 | £198 |
| 2018 | £283 | £220 | £216 | £209 |
| 2019 | £291 | £252 | £189 | £203 |
| 2020 | £263 | £242 | £210 | £199 |
| 2021 | £273 | £248 | £254 | £235 |
| 2022 | £342 | £291 | £284 | £264 |
| 2023 | £353 | £286 | £276 | £275 |
| 2024 | £255 | £282 | £239 | £239 |
| 2025 | £273 | £283 | £294 | £280 |
| 2026 | — | £142 | £263 | £235 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 7LW.
In the PO31 7LW postcode area, located within Cowes Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 7LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7EL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 129,130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Halls Convenience Store | 7,9 Ferry Road, East Cowes, PO32 6RA | Walking directions to Halls Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Terminus Road, Cowes, PO31 7XH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for PO31 7LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lora Jane Peacey-Wilcox
Cowes Medina - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO31 7LW records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO31 7LW in Cowes Central is £241,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PO31 7LW, including Lanesend Primary School (Requires improvement), Cowes Primary School (Good) and Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO31 7LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,538 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 7LW is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lora Jane Peacey-Wilcox (Independent).
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.