Postcode PO31 8PH 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 very low crime levels, with around 21.9 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 6.4 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 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from PO31 8PH.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 8PH 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 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8PH 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 8PH
| 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 8PH, 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.