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Sub-area · Cowes Central · Isle of Wight · South East

Living in Isle of Wight 001B

Part of Cowes Central · 1,224 residents

Isle of Wight 001B is a sub-area in Cowes Central, Isle of Wight that skews 50–64 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £940 a month, up 8.2% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £219/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (70th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£940+8.2%
vs last year
Liveability
72/100
Composite score
Safety
83/100
Higher is safer
Transport
45/100
Transit + walk
Schools
20/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1818%
18–3421%
35–4921%
50–6423%
65+17%
Population1,224
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied65%
Private rent32%
Social rent1%
Flats25%
Terraced28%
Semi-detached36%
Detached12%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person36%Couple with children15%Lone parent10%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 11.30
White94%Asian2%Black1%Mixed3%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian43%Muslim0%No religion50%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK89%
Born outside UK12%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair13%Bad4%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above43%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications11%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Isle of Wight 001B?

Isle of Wight 001B sits inside Cowes Central, part of the wider Isle of Wight council area in South East. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Isle of Wight 001B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Isle of Wight 001B?
The median monthly rent across Isle of Wight 001B is £940.
How safe is Isle of Wight 001B?
Isle of Wight 001B has a safety score of 83/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Isle of Wight 001B?
Transport score: 45/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Isle of Wight 001B part of?
Isle of Wight 001B sits inside the Cowes Central neighbourhood, in Isle of Wight, South East.