Postcode PO31 8QE 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 West, Gurnard & Northwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.9 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 7.3 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 19,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 8QE.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 8QE 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 7.3 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 8QE 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 8QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 8QE, 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: 16/05/2026.