The Cut Cowes, Isle of Wight
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO31), about 50 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 82001701.
- Flood: 32 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; 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 km (6.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northwood Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 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 East Cowes Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 B (24% of about 1,680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 116 AND 117, HIGH STREET, grade II
- ANCHOR INN, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Parklands Centre Park Road, Cowes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to west of Castle Street & Maresfield, incorporating Columbine, part of Venture Quays, Barracks Building at the Esplanade and Albany Road, East Cowes, PO32, pending decision (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Medina Yard, Cowes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 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, 27 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 35 homes the Environment Agency counts, 9 are in areas at high risk, 4 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 7RZ | zone 3 | 17 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO31 7TA | zone 3 | 3 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO31 7TD | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 7RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO31 7TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO31 7TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ryde Pier Head 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Ryde Esplanade 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Ryde St Johns Road 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Cowes | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | IOW Festival Fairlee | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Red Jet Ferry Terminal Cowes | 140 m |
| Car parks | Cowes Park and Ride | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 89.2 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Cowes Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 30 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Amery House Dental Practice | 80 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Newport Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food East Cowes | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northwood Park 6.8 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moorgreen Road Allotments 7,510 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ivy House, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north-west. 88 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy House | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-west |
| 88 and 89, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-west |
| Northwood House | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Norris Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Osborne | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cowes Harbour | Tidal water | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Jennys Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Egypt Point | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Spring Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Gurnard Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Upper Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 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 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass Bar PO31 7RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy PO31 7SA | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| The Anchor Inn PO31 7SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marsek's Coffee House PO31 7SA | Other catering premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Jack Thompson Store PO31 7RZ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Moocow PO31 7TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Painters Arms PO31 7TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Sainsbury's PO31 7AY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Baked By Jen PO31 7TA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Costa PO31 7AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| The Harbour Kitchen PO31 7AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Smoking Lobster Cowes PO31 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Cowes (Isle Of Wight) Ltd PO31 7BQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| J&B's PO31 7AT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Marks And Spencer PO31 7TF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shooters Hill (24); On or near Fountain Quay (21); On or near Carvel Lane (20); On or near High Street (19); On or near Consort Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 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) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings Comicoffee Cowes (restaurant/cafe/canteen, PO31 7AR) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 16 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO31 7RZ: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- PO31 7TA: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- PO31 7TD: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cross Street · Middleton Terrace · Carvel Lane · Shooters Hill · Medina Gardens · Admiral Gardens · Town Quay · Fountain Quay · The Arcade · The Arcade · St Mary's Road · Birmingham 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.