PO31 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PO31 district covers Cowes, Brighstone, Newport (Isle of Wight). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in PO31
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from PO31 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Southampton: 83 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in PO31
- Gurnard Primary School · PO31 8DS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 44% in England
- Lanesend Primary School · PO31 7ES · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 4% in England
- Northwood Primary School · PO31 8PU · Good (2024) · Bottom 8% in England
Secondary schools in PO31
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy · PO31 8HB · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 49% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in PO31
- Gurnard Pre-School · PO31 8DS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Blackberry Lane Pre-School · PO31 8HF · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery · PO31 8PU
- Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC · PO31 7ET · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PO31
- Cowes Medical Centre · PO31 7ER
Neighbourhoods in PO31
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PO31 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes Central | 50% | £230k | Average | 16 min |
| Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood | 49% | £325k | Very low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the PO31 postcode?
PO31 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Cowes, Brighstone, Newport (Isle of Wight), with 468 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PO31?
The typical home price across PO31's neighbourhoods is £230k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PO31?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a PO31 postcode.
How long is the commute from PO31?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Southampton 83 minutes.