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 miles20.5 km
- Portsmouth 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Bournemouth 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Gosport 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Waterlooville 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Fareham 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Eastleigh 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Winchester 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Havant 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Christchurch 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Totton 14.8 miles23.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Northwood Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Cowes Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Cowes West & Gurnard Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Gurnard Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cowes Medina Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cowes North Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- East Cowes Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Osborne Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Great Thorness Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whippingham Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Newport Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Cowes South & Northwood
PO31 8AT, PO31 8QH, PO31 7UD, PO31 8PX, PO31 7UE, PO31 7AE, PO31 8AJ, PO31 8QG, PO31 7FG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Bournemouth Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 6.9 miles11 km
Hotels near Cowes South & Northwood Ad
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 3 miles4.9 km
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Best Western New Holmwood Hotel 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Charter House 3.1 miles5 km
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Master Builders House Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Haven Hall 5 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Riverside House 8.1 miles13 km
- The Marine 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Cowes South & Northwood
- Lanesend Primary School Primary
- Northwood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Exbury House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Northcourt Country house 6.8 miles11 km
- Cadland House Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 9.3 miles15 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 9.4 miles15.1 km