Cowes West & Gurnard
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.752, -1.321 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 48 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Cowes West & Gurnard sits on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, taking in the western side of Cowes and the seaside village of Gurnard. The ward fronts the Solent, with a promenade and Gurnard Bay offering clear views across to Hampshire, pebble beaches, and a mix of terraced streets and more affluent sea-facing housing.
Its identity is closely tied to maritime life: marinas, yacht clubs and racing traditions rub shoulders with small boatyards and sailing schools, and the area sees a palpable swell of activity during the summer sailing season. There’s a long maritime and Victorian-era heritage, a local economy dependent on tourism, hospitality and marine services, and a community made up of long-term residents, retirees and seasonal visitors who come for the sailing, cafés and pubs.
Postcode districts covering Cowes West & Gurnard
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.1 miles
- Portsmouth 11.4 miles
- Bournemouth 23.5 miles
- Gosport 8.4 miles
- Waterlooville 15.2 miles
- Fareham 9.1 miles
- Eastleigh 15.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 14.5 miles
- Winchester 21.6 miles
- Havant 16.4 miles
- Christchurch 18.6 miles
- Totton 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gurnard Parish 0.2 miles
- Cowes Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Cowes South & Northwood Ward 0.7 miles
- Northwood Parish 0.9 miles
- Cowes Medina Ward 1 mile
- Cowes North Ward 1 mile
- East Cowes Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Osborne Ward 2 miles
- Great Thorness Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Ward 2.4 miles
- Whippingham Parish 2.7 miles
- Newport Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Cowes West & Gurnard
PO31 8DW, PO31 8LJ, PO31 8ED, PO31 8RL, PO31 8JQ, PO31 8JW, PO31 8EZ, PO31 8JS, PO31 8EH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 13.8 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 22.9 miles
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Cowes West & Gurnard Ad
- The Anchor Inn 1.2 miles
- Fountain Inn 3 1.3 miles
- The Union Inn 1.3 miles
- Charter House 4 3.8 miles
- New Holmwood Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Pinnacle Suites Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 3.8 miles
- Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight 3 3.7 miles
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Premier Inn Isle Of Wight 3 3.4 miles
Schools in Cowes West & Gurnard
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Secondary
- Gurnard Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 2.2 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 4.2 miles
- Exbury House Estate 4.8 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles
- Cadland House Estate 6.3 miles
- Northcourt Country house 7.4 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 8.9 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 9.1 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 9.1 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 9.2 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 9.3 miles