Is now a good time to sell in East Cowes?
Our free market check for East Cowes, updated November 2026. Free
A steady, balanced market
Prices in Isle of Wight are -1.1% on a year ago and +2.7% over the last three months. Sales recorded in the last 12 months are -29.4% compared with the year before (96 vs 136), a sign of how busy buyers are.
Recent months of Land Registry data are always incomplete because sales take a few months to register, so the latest volumes can look low.
Price change, 12 months
-1.1%
official House Price Index
Price change, 3 months
+2.7%
short-term momentum
Previous year
-0.5%
is growth speeding up?
Average sale, last 12 months
£240,245
year before £252,130
Sales and prices by year
| Year | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | £235,086 |
| 2025 | 138 | £251,058 |
| 2024 | 139 | £233,698 |
| 2023 | 128 | £249,480 |
| 2022 | 170 | £259,186 |
| 2021 | 191 | £225,530 |
| 2020 | 170 | £209,665 |
| 2019 | 212 | £199,952 |
| 2018 | 213 | £188,857 |
| 2017 | 244 | £190,180 |
Tips for selling in East Cowes
Spring (March to June) and early autumn are usually the busiest times for buyers. Price realistically from recent sales on your street, get your energy certificate sorted early, and compare a few local agents' fees and valuations.