Houses for sale in Cowes, Isle of Wight
House Prices in Cowes
Properties in Cowes have an average house price of £344k and had 734 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Cowes is an area in Isle of Wight with 6,740 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.23M.
Properties for sale in Cowes
Neighbourhoods in Cowes
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Property price trends in Cowes
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Cowes sold for £306,858 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 11,388 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £346,958, that's a fall of roughly 11.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 0.4% since 2021, a drop of around £1,100 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £248,808, so the typical sold price has climbed about 23.3% since then, roughly 2.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 2.2%.
Frequently asked questions about Cowes
What is the average price for a property for sale in Cowes?
The average price for a property for sale in Cowes is £344,271. This amount is 17% higher than the average price in Isle of Wight. There are 3,202 property listings for sale in Cowes.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Cowes?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Cowes are Cowes West And Gurnard at an average of £462,294 and Cowes North at an average of £345,855.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Cowes?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Cowes are Cowes Medina at an average of £257,752 and Cowes South And Northwood at an average of £314,642.
Which train stations are available in or near Cowes?
Some of the train stations available in or near Cowes are Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St.John's Road.
Property Price Paid in Cowes by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £306,858 | -10% |
18 Properties |
| 2025 | £337,564 | -4% |
239 Properties |
| 2024 | £351,399 | 1% |
224 Properties |
| 2023 | £346,958 | 5% |
253 Properties |
| 2022 | £331,172 | 7% |
309 Properties |
| 2021 | £307,958 | 2% |
364 Properties |
| 2020 | £301,845 | 15% |
357 Properties |
| 2019 | £256,449 | -2% |
323 Properties |
| 2018 | £262,006 | 0,1% |
342 Properties |
| 2017 | £261,681 | 5% |
357 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Cowes
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £307,278.00 | 209 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £522,586.00 | 196 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £276,802.00 | 200 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £237,880.00 | 129 Flats |
Transport in Cowes
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