Cowes · PO31
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PO31 (Cowes) in a nutshell
PO31 covers Cowes, Gurnard, in Isle of Wight. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for PO31
Isle of Wight council area
PO31 is in Isle of Wight's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
PO31 stretches across Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO31', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Cowes run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Cowes: 79.6% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Cowes page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does PO31 cover?
PO31 (Cowes, Gurnard) includes the wards of Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North, Cowes South & Northwood, Cowes West & Gurnard, Newport Central, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to PO31?
Neighbouring districts include PO32 (East Cowes), PO30 (Newport), SO31 (Warsash), PO33 (Ryde), SO30 (Botley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO31 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in PO31?
About 6,535 households and 14,535 residents at the 2011 Census, across 468 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is PO31 in?
PO31 sits in Isle of Wight (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- PO31 1
- Areas covered
- Cowes, Gurnard 2
- Active postcodes
- 468 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 6,535 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 14,535 2
- Electoral wards
- Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet, Cowes Medina, Cowes North, Cowes South & Northwood, Cowes West & Gurnard, Newport Central, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Isle of Wight West 4
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Cowes built-up area)
- 79.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.