East Cowes
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.753, -1.281 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 50 95 |
| Population: | 6,166 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
East Cowes sits on the east bank of the River Medina on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, directly opposite Cowes and connected by the long-standing floating bridge. It is best known for Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s former residence, which brings a strong Victorian and royal flavour to the town and draws many visitors in summer.
Historically East Cowes grew around shipbuilding and marine engineering - the legacy of yards and factories is still visible - but today its economy leans more to ferry and boat services, boatyards, light industry and a substantial residential community. Its close proximity to the international sailing scene in neighbouring Cowes and to the island’s tourist circuit gives it a mixed maritime and commuter character, with a small-town social feel and regular seasonal spikes in activity.
Postcode districts covering East Cowes
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Portsmouth 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Gosport 6.8 miles11 km
- Waterlooville 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Fareham 8 miles12.9 km
- Eastleigh 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Winchester 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Havant 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Christchurch 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Totton 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Totton and Eling 14.8 miles23.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Osborne Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Cowes Medina Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cowes North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cowes Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Whippingham Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cowes South & Northwood Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cowes West & Gurnard Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Northwood Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gurnard Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fairlee & Whippingham Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Wootton Bridge Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Wootton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in East Cowes
PO32 6FT, PO32 6QE, PO32 6GQ, PO32 6PL, PO32 6BN, PO32 6DS, PO32 6AR, PO32 6BQ, PO32 6EX … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14 miles22.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near East Cowes Ad
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 3.7 miles6 km
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Best Western New Holmwood Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ye Spotted Dogge 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Charter House 3.7 miles6 km
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 3.1 miles5 km
- The Marine 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Haven Hall 5 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Riverside House 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in East Cowes
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary
- Queensgate Foundation Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 4.3 miles7 km
- Exbury House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Cadland House Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Northcourt Country house 8 miles12.9 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.1 km