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The average house price in Cowes is £282,785, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Cowes house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Cowes a nice place to live?
Cowes is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Isle of Wight. It particularly appeals to retirees.
How safe is Cowes?
Cowes has a below average crime rate for a South East town, with around 41 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 45% below the national average, and 41% below the Isle of Wight average.
What are the best schools in Cowes?
Cowes has 7 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Queensgate Foundation Primary, Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy, Gurnard Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Cowes?
The majority of residents in Cowes identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.