Greenways Close Cowes, Isle of Wight
15 addresses across 1 postcode (PO31), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82000718.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £252,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Isle of Wight costs £2,626 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ryde Pier Head, about 10.7 km (6.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cowes Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £252,500 | £241,000 | £264,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £239,000 | £198,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £175,425 | £167,500 | £181,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 2006 | 4 | £139,144 | £110,000 | £161,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £66,500 | £64,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 24 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £241,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 6 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £264,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 8 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2021 | 16 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2021 | 20 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £198,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 10 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2016 | 16 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £167,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2016 | 4 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £172,850 | |
| 10 Aug 2016 | 18 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 20 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2012 | 22 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 12 May 2011 | 18 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | 8 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2006 | 6 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £161,950 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 4 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £128,788 | |
| 24 Jan 2006 | 24 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £149,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2004 | 1 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 4 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 8 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 6 PO31 8AW | Semi-detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Isle of Wight in 2026-27: Band D £2,626 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,751 | £2,042 | £2,334 | £2,626 | £3,209 | £3,793 | £4,376 | £5,252 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 60 m and 63 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 8AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Ryde Esplanade 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Ryde St Johns Road 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harry Cheek Gardens Northwood | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | IOW Festival Fairlee | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Cowes Floating Bridge | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Cowes Park and Ride | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.2 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowes Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Cowes | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowes Special Care Dental Clinic | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Cowes Mill Hill Road, Cowes | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 4,260 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,900 m² | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,480 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ward's Copse | Wood | 370 m south-west |
| Horsebridge Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Gurnard Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Gurnard Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Egypt Point | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Upper Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Isle of Wight: see them on the Isle of Wight page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOW Care Home PO31 8AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Northwood Garage PO31 8PG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Northwood Stores PO31 8PL | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Horseshoe Inn PO31 8PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Little Ladybirds Preschool Ltd PO31 8PU | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Northwood Primary School - Compass PO31 8PU | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Northwood Primary School - Brambles PO31 8PU | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horseshoe Close (6); On or near Wyatts Lane (4); On or near Fieldway Crescent (4); On or near Venner Avenue (4); On or near Uplands Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO31 8AW: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Greenways · Wroxall Close · Wyatts Lane · Willow Tree Drive · Venner Avenue · Uplands Road · Wyatts Close · Horseshoe Close · Harry Cheek Gardens · Fieldway Crescent · Oxford Street · Nodes Road
All the streets in PO31 and across Isle of Wight.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.