Postcode PO31 7US is located in an urban city, within the Cowes South & Northwood ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £55,029 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 6.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northwood Recreation Ground.
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 25.0% 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.
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 7US.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 7US 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Recreation Ground |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Cowes South & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £472,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £319,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £184,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £269,250 |
10 year median price trend in Cowes South & Northwood
In the PO31 7US postcode area, located within Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 7US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Airfield Way, Cowes, PO31 8BF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 155 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, PO31 7EL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 79 Place Road, Cowes, PO31 7AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gordon Adam
Cowes South & Northwood - 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.