Postcode PO31 8DY 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Prince's Green.
Cowes Central has an average 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 0.7% 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 8DY.
Cowes Central near PO31 8DY 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Prince's Green | Small | Walking directions to Prince's Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £475,000 | £402 |
| Terraced | 6 | £300,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £270,000 | £274 |
| Flats | 4 | £160,000 | £288 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 8DY.
In the PO31 8DY postcode area, located within Cowes Central, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 8DY, 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
The area around PO31 8DY records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8DY in Cowes Central is £398,750 (about £345 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PO31 8DY, including Gurnard Primary School (Good), Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (Good) and Cowes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO31 8DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,831 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 8DY is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Andrew Fuller (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.