PO32 (East Cowes) in the Isle of Wight shows modest market dynamics with a trajectory score of 35.8/100, placing it in the first percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 1.3% annually over five years, significantly underperforming broader market trends, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.2% CAGR. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage with negligible population change over the five-year period. This combination suggests limited residential demand growth and constrained price momentum, with rental income streams currently providing stronger returns than capital growth. Market conditions reflect the challenges facing smaller coastal economies dependent on seasonal tourism and limited employment diversity.
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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 East Cowes · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 36/100, driven mainly by safety.
13 planning applications submitted in PO32 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Demolition of existing conservatory; Proposed single storey rear extension; proposed front porch, front and rear dormers and front gable alteration; alterations to fenestration; alteration to roofing material: replacement front boundary fence and formation of additional vehicular accessApr 2026 · Registered
- Demolition of conservatory; Proposed single storey rear extensionMar 2026 · Registered
- Proposed single storey side porch extensionJun 2026 · pending
East Cowes (PO32) common questions
Is East Cowes up and coming?
East Cowes (PO32) has a trajectory score of 36/100 (Average), placing it in the top 99% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is East Cowes safe?
East Cowes has a safety score of 27/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in East Cowes?
The average property price in East Cowes (PO32) 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 East Cowes?
The median monthly rent in East Cowes (PO32) is £903 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near East Cowes?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cowes (PO31), Newport (PO30), Ryde (PO33), Sandown (PO36), Gosport (PO13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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