Market Hill, Cowes
House prices, sold prices and local information for PO31 7TR, PO31 7RP, PO31 7RW.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Market Hill, Cowes have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Oct 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £407,000. Average sale prices rose from £209,000 in 2016 to £505,000 in 2024 (+142%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% terraced, 15% semi-detached, 15% detached. Recorded sale prices on Market Hill range from £198,000 to £685,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Market Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Market Hill has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PO31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £407,000 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £279,000 | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Detached | 2 | £313,329 | 31 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Market Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 25 Oct 2024 | £650,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Regent House, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 31 Jul 2024 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Vine Cottage, 12, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 19 Dec 2023 | £505,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Crown Court, Market Hill PO31 7RP | 18 Aug 2023 | £312,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Crown Court, Market Hill PO31 7RP | 30 Nov 2022 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Ward Cottages, Market Hill PO31 7RW | 7 Jan 2022 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Jersey Cottage, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 26 Aug 2020 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 30 Sep 2019 | £685,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Regent House, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 7 Sep 2018 | £266,657 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 18 May 2018 | £256,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Vine Cottage, 12, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 16 Mar 2018 | £467,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Studio, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 16 Oct 2017 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 1 Dec 2016 | £412,500 | Other | Freehold |
| The Studio, Market Hill PO31 7TR | 20 Oct 2016 | £198,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Crown Court, Market Hill PO31 7RP | 12 Sep 2016 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Regent House, Market Hill | £266,657 (Sep 2018) → £360,000 (Jul 2024) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| Vine Cottage, 12, Market Hill | £467,000 (Mar 2018) → £505,000 (Dec 2023) | +8% over 6 yrs |
| The Studio, Market Hill | £198,000 (Oct 2016) → £360,000 (Oct 2017) | +82% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Market Hill
Crime
142 crimes were reported within about a mile of Market Hill in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Market Hill is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isle of Wight coast Flood alert area
- Cowes, East Cowes, and Newport Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Market Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy 1,156 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Gurnard Primary School 522 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lanesend Primary School 346 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 148 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary 353 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Northwood Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Priory School 172 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Festival services (SW-bound, Terminus Road) 2 min walk
- Co-op (adjacent, Carvel Lane) 2 min walk
- Park Gates (adjacent, Terminus Road) 2 min walk
- Park Gates (opposite, Park Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Cowes Medical Centre
Church Path, East Cowes · 0.7 mi - Cowes Medical Centre
200 Newport Road, Cowes · 0.8 mi - Solent Nhs Trust T/A Medina Healthcare
Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge, Ryde · 4.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Cowes Simply Food · 0.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys West Cowes · 0.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose East Cowes · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mill Hill Cowes · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Regent Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Allied Pharmacy East Cowes · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Amery House Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Castle Street (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
- Park Road Dental Practice Isle Of Wight Ltd · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,148 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,148 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Isle of Wight with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Market Hill
Ethnic group
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 97% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 47.7% |
| No religion | 43.1% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.1% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.2% | 27.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 17.9% |
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 39.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Isle of Wight | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.7% | 44.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.5% | 20.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 25.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.4% | 9.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Isle of Wight.
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