# Cowes (PO31) – Isle of Wight PO31 recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.3% for property prices alongside rent growth of 5.2%, indicating a rental-focused market dynamic. The district's trajectory score of 40.3 out of 100 places it in the average range at the sixth percentile nationally, reflecting modest market performance relative to UK benchmarks. Population remained static over the five-year period at 0.0% growth. Currently classified in the latent gentrification stage, PO31 shows limited structural changes characteristic of early-stage regeneration. The rental yield outpacing capital appreciation suggests the district functions primarily as an investment vehicle for buy-to-let rather than capital growth strategies.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.0% per year
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What's changing in Cowes · June 2026
33 planning applications submitted in PO31 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Demolition of rear extension; Proposed single storey rear and side extension; creation of patio area and relocation of external stepsMar 2026 · Registered
- Demolition of conservatory and removal of chimney; proposed single storey rear extension; alterationsFeb 2026 · Decided
- T1; Oak - Crown lift to approx. 5 m; Remove the lowest branch growing in a north direction; Reduce the north crown by 2-3 m to strong growth points. Crown clean/deadwood. Reason: Reduce the tree's impact on the garden.Jun 2026 · pending
Cowes (PO31) common questions
Is Cowes up and coming?
Cowes (PO31) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 94% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Cowes safe?
Cowes has a safety score of 70/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cowes?
The average property price in Cowes (PO31) is £247k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cowes?
The median monthly rent in Cowes (PO31) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cowes?
Neighbouring postcode districts include East Cowes (PO32), Newport (PO30), Ryde (PO33), Sandown (PO36), Gosport (PO13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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