Cowes vs Wootton (Isle of Wight)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wootton (isle Of Wight) wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Wootton (isle Of Wight) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cowes
£335,058
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£300,431
Crime Rate
Cowes
75.7
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cowes
100.0%
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cowes
468.4
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
406.3
EPC Rating
Cowes
67
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
67
Median Income
Cowes
£27,938
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £300,431, Wootton (isle Of Wight) undercuts Cowes (£335,058) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cowes is a flat at £253,949, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) it is a flat at £134,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 89% pricier in Cowes (£253,949 vs £134,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wootton (isle Of Wight) prices grew faster — 40% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Wootton (isle Of Wight) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.4 per 1,000 versus 75.7 per 1,000 in Cowes. The most common crime category in Cowes is violent-crime, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cowes and Wootton (isle Of Wight). Cowes has 4 schools and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 1 schools.
Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wootton (Isle of Wight) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cowes | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cowes averages 468.4 Mbps – ahead of Wootton (isle Of Wight)'s 406.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Cowes and 93.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Cowes and 78.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Cowes is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (468 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cowes leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67 (C), while Wootton (isle Of Wight) averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Cowes and £1,290 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). 54.5% of homes in Cowes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Cowes has more energy-efficient housing — 54.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,938 in Cowes and £27,938 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). The median age is 50.5 in Cowes and 50.5 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cowes versus 67.6% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Cowes and 48.4% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
| Indicator | Cowes | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,366 | 3,103 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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