Postcode PO31 7QL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowes Central is £49,578 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Northwood Park.
Cowes Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 7QL.
Cowes Central near PO31 7QL 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 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0 mi | Arctic Park | Small | Walking directions to Arctic Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Cowes Medina area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £487,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £261,700 |
| Terraced | 27 | £222,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cowes Medina
In the PO31 7QL 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 7QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 129,130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Terminus Road, Cowes, PO31 7XH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7EL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Rashley's | 130,132 Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ | Walking directions to Rashley's |
| 0.4 mi | Halls Convenience Store | 7,9 Ferry Road, East Cowes, PO32 6RA | Walking directions to Halls Convenience Store |
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 7QL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.