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PO32

EAST COWES

Hampshire, South East, England

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PO32 encompasses EAST COWES and its surrounding areas in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £287,273
1yr change ▲ 3.7%
Crime 71% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£287,273

▲ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

0% below national avg

Crime Rate

23.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

Property Prices in PO32

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO32 is £287,273, which is 33% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Property values in PO32 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PO32 have risen 3.7% 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 £342,407 81
Semi-detached £252,975 139
Terraced £209,664 119
Flat £157,438 74
All types £287,273 430

5-Year Price History

£231K £270K £309K £348K £387K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO32

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

With 23.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO32 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO32

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO32 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Priory School Other Not inspected mi
Queensgate Foundation Primary Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

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 PO32 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO32 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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PO32 — EAST COWES

Area Summary

PO32 (EAST COWES) offers property prices near the national average (£287,273), low crime (71% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO32 EAST COWES

What is the average house price in PO32 EAST COWES?
The average house price in PO32 (EAST COWES) is £287,273, based on 430 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 0% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.
Is PO32 EAST COWES a safe area to live?
Crime in PO32 is significantly below the national average (23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO32 EAST COWES?
The population of PO32 (EAST 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 PO32?
The average broadband download speed in PO32 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO32 EAST COWES?
There are 3 schools in or near PO32. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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