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.


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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 More information
2026 £306,858
Price decrease
-10%
18 Properties
2025 £337,564
Price decrease
-4%
239 Properties
2024 £351,399
Price increase
1%
224 Properties
2023 £346,958
Price increase
5%
253 Properties
2022 £331,172
Price increase
7%
309 Properties
2021 £307,958
Price increase
2%
364 Properties
2020 £301,845
Price increase
15%
357 Properties
2019 £256,449
Price decrease
-2%
323 Properties
2018 £262,006
Price increase
0,1%
342 Properties
2017 £261,681
Price increase
5%
357 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.