Postcode PO31 8PG 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 6.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from PO31 8PG.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 8PG 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.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Cowes South & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £336,250 | £351 |
| Terraced | 6 | £289,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £282,500 | £342 |
| Flats | 2 | £184,000 | £348 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,500 | £185,000 | £146,500 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £225,000 | £166,500 |
| 2018 | £286,000 | £217,500 | £199,950 |
| 2019 | £288,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £238,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £272,500 | £211,000 |
| 2022 | £388,000 | £327,500 | £232,000 |
| 2023 | £313,300 | £315,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £392,500 | £275,000 | £224,250 |
| 2025 | £336,250 | £310,000 | £243,750 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £280,000 | £298,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265 | £231 | £193 |
| 2017 | £256 | £245 | £219 |
| 2018 | £260 | £242 | £252 |
| 2019 | £272 | £251 | £218 |
| 2020 | £260 | £270 | £222 |
| 2021 | £316 | £329 | £259 |
| 2022 | £364 | £320 | £288 |
| 2023 | £345 | £324 | £292 |
| 2024 | £361 | £289 | £305 |
| 2025 | £364 | £337 | £308 |
| 2026 | £317 | £355 | £358 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO31 8PG.
In the PO31 8PG postcode area, located within Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 8PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northwood Stores | 368 Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 8PL | Walking directions to Northwood Stores |
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 8PG, 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
The area around PO31 8PG records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around PO31 8PG in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £310,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to PO31 8PG, including Northwood Primary School (Good) and Lanesend Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO31 8PG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,561 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 8PG is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gordon Adam (Reform UK).
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.