Mariners Way Cowes, Isle of Wight
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO31), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 82005506.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 10.1 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northwood Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cowes Medical Centre, about 280 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | 9 - 10 PO31 8PD | Other | £950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Jun 2024 | 8 - 10 PO31 8PD | Other | £950,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2016 | 2 PO31 8PD | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 1 - 2 PO31 8PD | Other | £395,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2009 | 7 PO31 8PD | Terraced | £285,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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)
- Former Somerton Reservoir, Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 7ER, pending decision (190 m)
- Land Adjacent To 77 Place Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AE, pending decision (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Medina Yard, Cowes, permissioned (940 m (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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 8PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO31 8PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO31 8PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 44 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 8PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO31 8PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO31 8PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Ryde Esplanade 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Ryde St Johns Road 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Somerton Park-and-Ride Cowes | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | IOW Festival Fairlee | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Cowes Floating Bridge | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cowes Park and Ride | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 90.1 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowes Medical Centre | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Cowes | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowes Special Care Dental Clinic | 280 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Cowes Mill Hill Road, Cowes | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Northwood Park 6.8 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,100 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Norris Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Osborne | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shamblers Copse | Wood | 350 m east |
| Cowes Harbour | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Gurnard Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Egypt Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Spring Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Upper Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kick Back Café PO31 8HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Quirkywood Catering PO31 8PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Friends Of Northwood Cemetery PO31 7ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aldi Stores Limited PO31 8BF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Booker Ltd PO31 7UP | Distributors/Transporters | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Isle Of Wight Food Bank PO31 7ET | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Little Love Lane Pre-School PO31 7ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Lanesend Primary School PO31 7ET | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hampshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 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 8PD: 9 addresses
- PO31 8PA: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- PO31 8PB: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Saunders Drive · Saunders Drive · Enterprise Way · Airfield Way · Love Lane · Arctic Road · Ash Grove · Nelson Court
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.