Postcode PO31 8DS 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 Central area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.1 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 7.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cowes Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 8DS.
Cowes Central near PO31 8DS 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 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Cowes West & Gurnard area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £347,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cowes West & Gurnard
In the PO31 8DS postcode area, located within Cowes Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 23,25 Worsley Road, Cowes, PO31 8JW | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Andrew Fuller
Cowes West & Gurnard - 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.