Postcode PO31 8RQ 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 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Ryde Pier Head located about 7.2 miles away. There are 3 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 40.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood is £43,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO31 8RQ.
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood near PO31 8RQ 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 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £374,750 in Cowes West & Gurnard area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £2,225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £337,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cowes West & Gurnard
In the PO31 8RQ postcode area, located within Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO31 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 79 Place Road, Cowes, PO31 7AE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.