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PO31

COWES

Hampshire, South East, England

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PO31 is the postcode district for COWES, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £367,535
1yr change ▼ 5.2%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£367,535

▼ 5.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% above national avg

Crime Rate

26.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

Property Prices in PO31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO31 is £367,535, which is 15% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO31 cost 28.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO31 have fallen 5.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £559,674 201
Semi-detached £307,137 202
Terraced £276,441 194
Flat £231,785 127
All types £367,535 784

5-Year Price History

£329K £351K £374K £396K £418K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 26.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO31 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO31 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Gurnard Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Northwood Primary School Primary Good mi
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Lanesend Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,660

Population

67

Median Age

23%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
23.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO31 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO31 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PO31 — COWES

Area Summary

PO31 (COWES) offers above-average property prices (£367,535, 28% above national average), low crime (68% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO31 COWES

What is the average house price in PO31 COWES?
The average house price in PO31 (COWES) is £367,535, based on 784 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.2% over the past year.
Is PO31 COWES a safe area to live?
Crime in PO31 is significantly below the national average (26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO31 COWES?
The population of PO31 (COWES) is approximately 141,660 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 23% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PO31?
The average broadband download speed in PO31 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO31 COWES?
There are 4 schools in or near PO31. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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PO30

NEWPORT

£283K

▼ 13.8% YoY

PO32

EAST COWES

£287K

▲ 3.7% YoY

PO33

RYDE

£283K

▲ 4.3% YoY

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