Greenways Cowes, Isle of Wight
42 addresses across 1 postcode (PO31), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82000717.
- Sales: 54 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £247,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 14, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 2.3 km (1.4 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 63 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cowes Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £257,000 | £245,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £315,000 | £291,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £211,050 | £160,100 | £262,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £224,000 | £215,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £208,750 | £194,500 | £223,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £223,000 | £180,000 | £245,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £207,000 | £166,000 | £248,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £156,000 | £150,000 | £162,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | 13 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2024 | 36 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 May 2024 | 40 PO31 8AN | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2024 | 38 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £257,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2023 | 2 PO31 8AN | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 23 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £291,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2023 | 40 PO31 8AN | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 19 PO31 8AN | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 28 PO31 8AN | Flat or maisonette | £160,100 | |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 15 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £262,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 7 PO31 8AN | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2021 | 38 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 11 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2020 | 4 PO31 8AN | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2020 | 24 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £194,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2019 | 17 PO31 8AN | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 11 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 38 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 3 PO31 8AN | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | 36 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2016 | 41 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £236,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2016 | 14 PO31 8AN | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2015 | 23 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 20 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 34 PO31 8AN | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2012 | 36 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2012 | 20 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2011 | 3 PO31 8AN | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 24 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 31 PO31 8AN | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2009 | 31 PO31 8AN | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2008 | 18 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 1 May 2008 | 16 PO31 8AN | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2007 | 20 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £201,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2005 | 5 PO31 8AN | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 2 PO31 8AN | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2004 | 27 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £197,950 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 17 PO31 8AN | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2001 | 32 PO31 8AN | Flat or maisonette | £63,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 33 PO31 8AN | Detached | £77,950 | |
| 8 Nov 1999 | 41 PO31 8AN | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 26 PO31 8AN | Flat or maisonette | £43,000 | |
| 5 Mar 1999 | 34 PO31 8AN | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 38 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 2 Dec 1998 | 36 PO31 8AN | Semi-detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 1998 | 40 PO31 8AN | Detached | £99,200 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 1998 | 22 PO31 8AN | Detached | £54,500 | |
| 20 Aug 1997 | 6 PO31 8AN | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1996 | 35 PO31 8AN | Detached | £69,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 30 PO31 8AN | Flat or maisonette | £17,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (8); Flat (3). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1996-2002 (3); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Adjacent To 77 Place Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AE, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 42 addresses are between 63 m and 65 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 8AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 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 | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | IOW Festival Fairlee | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Cowes Floating Bridge | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Cowes Park and Ride | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 23.5 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 (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Cowes | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowes Special Care Dental Clinic | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Cowes Mill Hill Road, Cowes | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 4,260 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,900 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ward's Copse | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Horsebridge Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Gurnard Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Gurnard Beach | Beach | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Egypt Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 42 | 42 |
None of the street's 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 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 | 220 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 | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Horseshoe Inn PO31 8PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wyatts Lane (4); On or near Fieldway Crescent (4); On or near Venner Avenue (4); On or near Nodes Road (3); On or near Uplands Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO31 8AN: 42 addresses of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Greenways Close · Uplands Road · Fieldway Crescent · Wyatts Close · Venner Avenue · Harry Cheek Gardens · Wyatts Lane · Wroxall Close · Nodes Road · Willow Tree Drive · Westway · Horseshoe Close
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.