Cowes South & Northwood
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.742, -1.316 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 48 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Cowes South & Northwood sits on the northern shore of the Isle of Wight, taking in the southern part of Cowes and the adjoining suburb of Northwood. The ward faces the Solent and the mouth of the River Medina, so marinas, boatyards and waterfront promenades are prominent features, and the Victorian mansion and park at Northwood House provides a focal green space.
There’s a strong sailing and maritime character - Cowes’ famous regatta and a long marine engineering and shipbuilding heritage shape the local economy alongside tourism, small businesses and services. Socially it mixes long‑standing maritime families, retirees and seasonal visitors, with community life centred on the harbourside, local shops and parks and convenient ferry links to the mainland.
Postcode districts covering Cowes South & Northwood
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.7 miles
- Portsmouth 11.5 miles
- Bournemouth 23.7 miles
- Gosport 8.5 miles
- Waterlooville 15.4 miles
- Fareham 9.4 miles
- Eastleigh 16.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 15.2 miles
- Winchester 22.2 miles
- Havant 16.5 miles
- Christchurch 18.9 miles
- Totton 14.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Northwood Parish 0.2 miles
- Cowes Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Cowes West & Gurnard Ward 0.7 miles
- Gurnard Parish 0.7 miles
- Cowes Medina Ward 1.1 miles
- Cowes North Ward 1.4 miles
- East Cowes Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Ward 1.8 miles
- Osborne Ward 1.8 miles
- Great Thorness Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Whippingham Parish 2.3 miles
- Newport Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Cowes South & Northwood
PO31 8PU, PO31 8PW, PO31 8PX, PO30 5UA, PO31 7UF, PO31 7AD, PO31 8PY, PO31 7FJ, PO31 8LP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 23.2 miles
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 6.8 miles
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Cowes South & Northwood Ad
- The Anchor Inn 1.5 miles
- Charter House 4 3.1 miles
- Fountain Inn 3 1.6 miles
- The Union Inn 1.7 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 3.1 miles
- New Holmwood Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Pinnacle Suites Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight 3 3 miles
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3 miles
- Premier Inn Isle Of Wight 3 2.7 miles
Schools in Cowes South & Northwood
- Lanesend Primary School Primary
- Northwood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 2.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 4.8 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Exbury House Estate 5.4 miles
- Northcourt Country house 6.8 miles
- Cadland House Estate 6.9 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 8.6 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.8 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 9.2 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 9.3 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 9.4 miles