Town comparison
East Cowes vs Freshwater and Totland
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Cowes wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Freshwater And Totland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freshwater And Totland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Cowes
£242,362
Freshwater and Totland
£323,444
Crime Rate
East Cowes
75.9
Freshwater and Totland
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Cowes
0.0%
Freshwater and Totland
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
East Cowes
443.5
Freshwater and Totland
400.3
EPC Rating
East Cowes
67
Freshwater and Totland
67
Median Income
East Cowes
£27,938
Freshwater and Totland
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Freshwater And Totland commands an average of £323,444, compared with £242,362 in East Cowes – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in East Cowes is a flat at £153,618, while in Freshwater And Totland it is a flat at £165,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Freshwater And Totland (£416,236 vs £324,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freshwater And Totland prices grew faster — 46% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Freshwater And Totland experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.8 per 1,000 versus 75.9 per 1,000 in East Cowes. The most common crime category in East Cowes is violent-crime, while in Freshwater And Totland 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 EastFamilies may prefer Freshwater And Totland, where 50% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in East Cowes. There are 2 schools in East Cowes and 2 in Freshwater And Totland.
East Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freshwater and Totland School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Cowes | Freshwater and Totland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in East Cowes and 400.3 Mbps in Freshwater And Totland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in East Cowes and 98.1% in Freshwater And Totland. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in East Cowes and 76.4% in Freshwater And Totland.
East Cowes is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (444 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Cowes leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67 (C), while Freshwater And Totland averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in East Cowes and £1,290 in Freshwater And Totland. 54.5% of homes in East Cowes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Freshwater And Totland.
East 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 East Cowes and £27,938 in Freshwater And Totland. The median age is 50.5 in East Cowes and 50.5 in Freshwater And Totland. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in East Cowes versus 67.6% in Freshwater And Totland. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in East Cowes and 48.4% in Freshwater And Totland.
| Indicator | East Cowes | Freshwater and Totland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,424 | 7,523 |
| 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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