Postcode PO32 6SB is located in an urban city, within the Osborne ward of Isle of Wight in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowes Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 5.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Recreation Ground.
Cowes Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Cowes Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.9% 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 PO32 6SB.
Cowes Central near PO32 6SB 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Recreation Ground |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Osborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £302,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £235,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 19 | £200,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 8 | £162,500 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261,250 | £110,250 | £170,000 | £156,000 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £159,500 | £195,000 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £125,000 | £184,000 | £162,500 |
| 2019 | £268,500 | £119,500 | £195,000 | £177,500 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £115,000 | £191,500 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £303,500 | £125,750 | £195,000 | £184,000 |
| 2022 | £288,000 | £175,500 | £237,000 | £195,500 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £137,500 | £245,000 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | £303,750 | £130,725 | £240,000 | £196,250 |
| 2025 | £307,500 | £130,000 | £245,750 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £292,000 | £150,000 | — | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £214 | £209 | £275 |
| 2017 | £262 | £220 | £235 | £272 |
| 2018 | £291 | £259 | £248 | £266 |
| 2019 | £265 | £244 | £256 | £271 |
| 2020 | £257 | £200 | £216 | £265 |
| 2021 | £257 | £230 | £220 | £267 |
| 2022 | £263 | £257 | £286 | £279 |
| 2023 | £404 | £295 | £293 | £301 |
| 2024 | £274 | £236 | £282 | £283 |
| 2025 | £318 | £273 | £288 | £276 |
| 2026 | £277 | £232 | — | £272 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO32 6SB.
In the PO32 6SB postcode area, located within Cowes Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO32 6SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Websters | 109A Adelaide Grove, East Cowes, PO32 6DF | Walking directions to Websters |
| 0.3 mi | Halls Convenience Store | 7,9 Ferry Road, East Cowes, PO32 6RA | Walking directions to Halls Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Central | 9 Well Road, East Cowes, PO32 6SP | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 16,18,20,22,24 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6QY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Well Road, East Cowes, PO32 6SP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 PO32 6SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Williams
Osborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Quigley
Isle of Wight West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO32 6SB records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 PO32 6SB in Cowes Central is £215,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PO32 6SB, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Queensgate Foundation Primary (Good) and Lanesend Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO32 6SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,355 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 PO32 6SB is Richard Quigley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Williams (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.