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Overview

Postcode PO31 7NF is located in an urban city, within the Cowes West & Gurnard ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 6.6 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,805 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £55,029 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 7NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 7NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO31 7NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorthwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Northwood Park
0.3 miNorthwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Northwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miArctic ParkSmallWalking directions to Arctic Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
3,558.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.48(+9%)
Public order
6.52(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.86(-71%)
Other theft
1.86(-67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
94.42%
Other White
10
3.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
30.83%
No qualifications
46
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
61.79%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.38%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Cowes West & Gurnard

Median price£398,750
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £508K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £398,750 (about £345 per square foot) in Cowes West & Gurnard area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£475,000£402
Terraced6£300,000£328
Semi-Detached16£270,000£274
Flats4£160,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cowes West & Gurnard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358,500£156,500£247,500£205,000
2017£345,000£140,000£237,500£150,000
2018£325,000£166,750£255,000£250,000
2019£333,000£135,000£255,000£205,500
2020£445,000£173,500£325,000£196,000
2021£450,000£115,000£274,500£222,000
2022£499,000£170,000£320,000£270,000
2023£515,000£151,000£320,000£270,000
2024£506,250£172,500£301,250£215,000
2025£498,000£167,500£290,000£300,000
2026£480,000£155,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£303£245£264
2017£299£226£260£211
2018£293£271£256£232
2019£288£206£252£248
2020£328£248£305£260
2021£389£234£316£268
2022£345£288£293£316
2023£413£239£331£308
2024£390£255£350£250
2025£417£288£279£340
2026£366£193£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowes West & Gurnard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cowes West & Gurnard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 7NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 7NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 2025228, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NGDetachedFreehold£660,000
03 Dec 2025194, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NETerracedFreehold£302,500
18 Aug 2025202, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NETerracedFreehold£545,000
30 May 2025200, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NETerracedFreehold£265,000
19 Dec 202518, Churchill Road, Cowes, PO31 8HHTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the PO31 7NF postcode area, located within Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO31 7NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCowes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGurnard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 7NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO31 7NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRashley's130,132 Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZWalking directions to Rashley's
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7ELWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miM&S FoodhallTerminus Road, Cowes, PO31 7XHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.5 miSainsbury's129,130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Isle of Wight district (2025-26).

Band A£1,662
Band B£1,939
Band C£2,216
Band D£2,493
Band E£3,047
Band F£3,602
Band G£4,156
Band H£4,987

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO31 7NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Andrew Fuller

Cowes West & Gurnard - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Quigley

Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictIsle of WightE06000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyIsle of Wight WestE14001304
ParishCowesE04001300
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowes West, Gurnard & NorthwoodE02003582
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Isle of Wight 002AE01017301
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO31 7NF

Is PO31 7NF (Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood) safe?

The area around PO31 7NF records about 47 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. 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.

What is the average house price near PO31 7NF?

The median sale price around PO31 7NF in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £398,750 (about £345 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO31 7NF?

There are 4 schools close to PO31 7NF, including Cowes Primary School (Good), Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (Good) and Gurnard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO31 7NF?

PO31 7NF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,805 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO31 7NF (Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight West covering PO31 7NF is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Andrew Fuller (Independent).

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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.