Area Info for East Cowes (Isle of Wight)

East Cowes (Isle of Wight, UK)

East Cowes is a historic town located on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Medina, directly opposite Cowes, with which it shares a close geographical and historical connection.

History

The town has a rich maritime history, with its origins dating back to medieval times. East Cowes grew significantly during the 19th century, largely due to the development of shipbuilding and maritime industries. It became well known for its association with the famous yacht designer and builder, Sir Thomas Sopwith, and the development of the Osborne House estate, which was a summer residence for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Landmarks and Attractions

One of the most notable landmarks in East Cowes is Osborne House, a former royal residence designed by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. The house is now managed by the National Trust and is open to the public, offering insights into royal history and stunning architecture. The town also features historic shipyards, maritime museums, and scenic waterfront areas that attract visitors and boating enthusiasts.

Transport

East Cowes is well connected by ferry services across the River Medina to Cowes and other parts of the Isle of Wight. The town is accessible via the A3020 road, which links it to other major routes on the island. The nearby ferry terminal provides regular passenger and vehicle services to the mainland, facilitating travel to and from Southampton and other ports.

Economy and Community

The local economy historically revolved around shipbuilding, maritime industries, and tourism. Today, East Cowes continues to benefit from its maritime heritage, with a vibrant community that supports local businesses, cultural events, and outdoor activities. The town maintains a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it a popular destination for visitors and residents alike.
Education
School
Isle of Wight Studio School0.00 miles
Grange Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6EA
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School0.52 miles
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS
Queens Gate Foundation Primary0.63 miles
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA
Lanesend Primary School0.87 miles
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Cowes Primary School1.07 miles
Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Cowes Enterprise College1.13 miles
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB
Priory School1.20 miles
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP
Gurnard Primary School1.52 miles
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS
Northwood Primary School1.80 miles
Wyatts Lane, Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU
Wootton Community Primary School2.85 miles
Church Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PT
Medina College2.96 miles
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX
Summerfields Primary School3.29 miles
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ
Hunnyhill Primary School3.33 miles
Forest Road, Parkhurst, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SH
Island Learning Centre3.36 miles
Albany Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5HZ
Medina House School3.63 miles
School Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS
Barton Primary School3.88 miles
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX
Health
Clinic
Woodlands3.14 miles
49 Mary Rose Avenue, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LP
Fairlee3.28 miles
Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2ER
Idas4.11 miles
102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1DB
Lee-on-Solent Health Centre4.93 miles
Manor Way,, Lee-on-The-Solent, PO13 9JG
Ryde Community Clinic5.61 miles
70-71 Swanmore Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2TF
Redclyffe Bengalows6.30 miles
63 A/B The Avenue,, Gosport, PO12 2JX
Redclyffe House (Annexe)6.30 miles
The Avenue,, Gosport, PO12 2JX
Hewatt House6.52 miles
91 Bury Road,, Gosport, PO12 3PR
Bury Road Surgery6.52 miles
69 Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PR
Gosport Health Centre6.58 miles
Bury Road,, Gosport, PO12 3PN
Gosport Medical Centre6.58 miles
Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3AQ
Cadlands Children's Centre6.77 miles
Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2HW
Brune Medical Centre6.79 miles
10 Rowner Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0EW
David Cook Physiotherapy Ltd (Titchfield)6.96 miles
Jubilee Surgery, Barrys Meadow, High Street, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4EH
Bridgemary Medical Centre7.00 miles
2-4 Gregson Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0HR
Braemar House7.00 miles
41 Braemar Road,, Gosport, PO13 0XZ
GP
EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE0.33 miles
East Cowes Medical Centre, Church Path, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6RP
Cowes Medical Centre0.80 miles
Cowes Medical Centre, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7ER
Beacon Health Centre3.06 miles
Beacon Health Centre, St Mary`s Hospital, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5TG
Medina Healthcare3.11 miles
Medina Healthcare, Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4NW
Pyle Street Surgery3.78 miles
The Dower House, 27 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1JW
Medina Healthcare3.98 miles
Medina Healthcare, 16 West Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1PR
Carisbrooke Health Centre4.49 miles
Carisbrooke Health Centre, 22 Carisbrooke High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1NR
The Lee-On-The-Solent Medical Practice4.93 miles
Lee-on-Solent Health Centre, Manor Way, Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9JG
Manor Way Surgery Suite B4.93 miles
Manor Way Surgery Suite b, Manor Way, Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9JG
Garfield Road Surgery5.49 miles
18 Garfield Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2PT
Argyll House Surgery5.50 miles
Argyll House, West Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2QG
The Esplanade Surgery5.70 miles
19 The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2EH
The Stubbington Medical Practice5.75 miles
The Stubbington Medical Practice, Park Lane, Stubbington, Hampshire, Hampshire, PO14 2JP
Tower House Surgery5.98 miles
Tower House Surgery, Rink Road, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 1LP
The Red and Green Practice - Blackfield6.09 miles
Blackfield Health Centre, Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1XA
Rowner Surgery6.29 miles
Rowner Health Centre, 143 Rowner Lane, Rowner Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9SP
Hospital
St Mary's Hospital3.06 miles
Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG
Gosport War Memorial Hospital6.53 miles
Bury Road, Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW
Fareham Community Hospital8.08 miles
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7DQ
Hythe Hospital8.90 miles
Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZB
Queen Alexandra Hospital11.40 miles
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY
Lymington New Forest Hospital11.44 miles
Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD
Priory Hospital Southampton11.57 miles
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WU
Royal South Hants Hospital 11.98 miles
c/o Care UK - Level C, Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG
BPAS Southampton11.98 miles
Royal South Hampshire Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Moorgreen Hospital12.13 miles
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB
Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital13.52 miles
Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0PG
Western Community Hospital13.77 miles
William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Spire Southampton Hospital13.81 miles
Chalybeate Hospital, Chalybeate Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6UY
Southampton General Hospital14.00 miles
Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD
Ashurst Child and Family Centre14.11 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Princess Anne Hospital14.13 miles
Coxford Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5YA
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.33 miles
East Cowes Medical Centre, Church Path, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6RP
Regent Pharmacy0.33 miles
Well Road, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6SP
Day Lewis Pharmacy0.77 miles
7 High Street, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7SA
Boots0.80 miles
Cowes Medical Centre, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7ER
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.04 miles
43 High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LU
Boots3.74 miles
122-126 High Street, Newport, PO30 1TP
Lloydspharmacy3.82 miles
41-42 Pyle Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1XB
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.85 miles
86-88 High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BH
Lloydspharmacy3.88 miles
22E Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BL
Sainsbury's Pharmacy4.45 miles
3 Foxes Road, 3 Foxes Road, Isle Of Wight, Newport, PO30 5LB
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.49 miles
22 Carisbrooke High St, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1NR
Boots4.86 miles
111 High Street, Lee-on-the-solent, Hampshire, PO13 9BU
Boots4.90 miles
130-132 High Street, Lee-on-the-solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DD
Boots5.58 miles
170-172 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HW
Gibbs and Gurnell5.59 miles
34 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LE
Lloydspharmacy5.71 miles
18 The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2DZ
Leisure
Park
NORRIS CASTLE (Grade II Listed)0.76 miles
OSBORNE (Grade II* Listed)1.12 miles
DODNOR CREEK2.29 miles
WOOTTON BRIDGE2.76 miles
LEPE3.55 miles
CADLAND HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)3.65 miles
LEPE POINT3.85 miles
CALSHOT SPIT3.92 miles
SHIDE CHALK PIT4.42 miles
CALSHOT MARSHES4.66 miles
ROBIN HILL4.99 miles
TITCHFIELD HAVEN5.16 miles
NEWTOWN MARSHES5.50 miles
WEST OF THE RIVER ALVER5.61 miles
HAMSTEAD5.66 miles
THE ALVER VALLEY5.68 miles
Shop
Groceries
Halls Convenience Store0.31 miles
7-9 Ferry Road, East Cowes IOW PO32 6RA
Co-op East Cowes0.31 miles
East Cowes, Franchise, PO32 6SP
Co-op East Cowes0.32 miles
East Cowes, PO32 6QY
Waitrose East Cowes0.36 miles
Well Road, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6SP
SPAR East Cowes Iow0.48 miles
Hunnyhill Stores Group, Osborne Garage, Hampshire, PO32 6JT
Sainsbury's West Cowes0.75 miles
129-130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY
Co-op Cowes0.78 miles
Mill Hill, PO31 7EL
M&S Cowes Simply Food0.84 miles
Terminus Road, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7XH
Co-op Cowes0.85 miles
Cowes, PO31 7XH
Rashleys Premier Express0.96 miles
130 Park Road, West Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7LZ
ALDI Airfield Way1.15 miles
Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8BF
Nisa Local1.68 miles
23-25 Worsley Rd, Gurnard, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8JW
SPAR Gurnard Pines Holiday Park1.82 miles
Cockleton Lane, Hampshire, PO31 8QE
SPAR Wootton3.03 miles
Spar, 129 High Street, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LU
Tesco Ryde (Express)3.07 miles
Rectory Dr, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4LX
SPAR Hunnyhill3.35 miles
Spar, 135 Hunnyhill, Hampshire, PO30 5HS
Transport
Airport
Southampton Airport13.95 miles
Bournemouth International Airport24.05 miles
Bus Stop
Connaught Road (NW)0.10 miles
Connaught Road (SE)0.12 miles
Frank James Hospital (N)0.13 miles
Frank James Hospital (S)0.13 miles
Health Centre (NW)0.13 miles
Chapel (S)0.14 miles
John Nash Avenue (SE)0.15 miles
Chapel (N)0.17 miles
John Nash Avenue (W)0.18 miles
Vectis Road (E)0.20 miles
Birch Close (W)0.20 miles
Vectis Road (W)0.21 miles
Minerva Road (S)0.22 miles
Mayfield Road (W)0.23 miles
Mayfield Road (E)0.23 miles
Minerva Road (N)0.24 miles
Ferry Port
East Cowes Floating Bridge0.35 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal0.43 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge0.45 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 0.79 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal3.45 miles
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal5.50 miles
Ryde Hoverport5.71 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing7.05 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing7.28 miles
Gosport Ferry Terminal7.79 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier8.20 miles
Portsmouth IOW Car Ferry Terminal8.23 miles
Southsea Hoverport8.34 miles
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal9.40 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal9.49 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal10.02 miles
Railway Station
Ryde Pier Head Rail Station5.53 miles
Ryde Esplanade Rail Station5.65 miles
Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station5.95 miles
Smallbrook Junction Rail Station6.42 miles
Fareham Rail Station7.93 miles
Brading Rail Station8.24 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station8.26 miles
Hamble Rail Station8.33 miles
Southsea Hoverport8.34 miles
Swanwick Rail Station8.44 miles
Sandown Rail Station8.58 miles
Netley Rail Station8.72 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station8.99 miles
Bursledon Rail Station9.00 miles
Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station9.05 miles
Shanklin Rail Station9.48 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PO32 6E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment272
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
133, ADELAIDE GROVE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DH		£244,000
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
54, SYLVAN AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QB		£240,000
2025-06-06
detached
freehold
22, ST DAVIDS ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6ED		£205,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
52, YARBOROUGH ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SH		£146,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
15, GRANGE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6EA		£200,000
2025-05-01
terraced
freehold
100, YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QH		£310,000
2025-04-28
detached
freehold
24, MINERVA ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6HD		£170,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
CLARENCE HOUSE, 131 (FLAT 6), CLARENCE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6HA		£130,000
2025-04-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
66, OSBORNE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6RZ		£208,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
19, HEFFORD ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QF		£247,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
ARTHUR COTTAGE (FLAT 4), YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6BH		£197,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
157, YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6BD		£305,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
4, ALBANY ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AA		£250,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
20, MAYFIELD ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DN		£260,000
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
49, YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6RT		£220,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
143, YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6BD		£250,000
2025-03-12
semidetached
freehold
51, YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6RT		£218,000
2024-12-10
semidetached
freehold
172 (FLAT 1), YORK AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6TE		£120,000
2024-11-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
TREEHAVEN, ST THOMAS ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AN		£280,000
2024-09-30
semidetached
freehold
27, YARBOROUGH ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SH		£212,825
2024-09-06
terraced
freehold
40, OSBORNE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6RY		£280,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
2A, ST DAVIDS ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6ED		£260,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
3, JOHN NASH AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6PJ		£330,000
2025-03-10
detached
freehold
HARBOUR COURT, 2 (APARTMENT 9), OLD ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AJ		£155,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
16, YARBOROUGH ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SH		£244,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
24, ALFRED STREET

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SA		£155,000
2025-02-27
terraced
leasehold
125, VICTORIA GROVE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6JQ		£307,500
2025-02-24
detached
freehold
LYNDALE, 2, MINERVA ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6HD		£357,000
2025-02-13
semidetached
freehold
15, HENDY ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QQ		£315,000
2025-02-10
detached
freehold
1, ROYALIST COURT

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6FP		£205,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
3, MINERVA ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6HD		£230,000
2025-02-03
terraced
freehold
2, FALCON ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SF		£125,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
26, CHURCH PATH

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6RL		£272,500
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
29, GRANGE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DZ		£225,000
2025-01-09
terraced
freehold
22, COCKERELL RISE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6JL		£102,500
2024-10-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
56, NEW BARN ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AY		£250,000
2024-09-30
terraced
freehold
35, CONNAUGHT ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DW		£270,000
2024-09-10
terraced
freehold
70, HEFFORD ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SR		£270,000
2024-08-02
detached
freehold
4A, FALCON ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6SF		£110,000
2024-06-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
57, ADELAIDE GROVE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DD		£140,000
2025-01-10
terraced
freehold
ADMIRALS POINT, 73 (FLAT 8), CAMBRIDGE ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AH		£355,000
2024-12-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SUNRAY, MILLFIELD AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AR		£225,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
60, OSBORNE HEIGHTS

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6FF		£249,950
2024-12-12
terraced
freehold
16, BRITANNIA WAY

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6EG		£390,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
47, CONSORT GARDENS

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6FT		£232,000
2024-11-27
terraced
freehold
2, GLAMIS GARDENS

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6BQ		£240,000
2024-11-26
semidetached
freehold
31, VICTORIA GROVE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6DJ		£410,000
2024-11-26
detached
freehold
SQUIRRELS, 104, OLD ROAD

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6AX		£470,000
2024-11-25
detached
freehold
15, VEREKER DRIVE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QE		£250,000
2024-11-22
detached
freehold
6, KENT AVENUE

EAST COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO32 6QN		£220,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
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