East Cowes
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.753, -1.275 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 51 95 |
| Population: | 6,166 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
East Cowes sits on the north bank of the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, facing Cowes across the water and linked by the chain ferry known locally as the floating bridge. Its riverside position gives it strong maritime connections and a visible waterfront character, while Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s former residence, anchors the town’s tourist appeal and historic identity.
Once a heavyweight in shipbuilding and aerospace engineering - firms such as J. Samuel White and Saunders‑Roe produced naval vessels, flying boats and early hovercraft - the area was heavily affected by wartime bombing and later economic change. Today the economy blends light industry, boatyards and tourism, with a local social scene shaped by yachting events and a distinctly maritime, close‑knit community atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering East Cowes
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Portsmouth 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Gosport 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Waterlooville 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Fareham 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Eastleigh 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Winchester 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Havant 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Christchurch 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Totton 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Totton and Eling 14.9 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- East Cowes Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Osborne Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cowes Medina Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Whippingham Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cowes North Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Cowes Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cowes South & Northwood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cowes West & Gurnard Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Northwood Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Gurnard Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fairlee & Whippingham Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wootton Bridge Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in East Cowes
PO32 6HS, PO32 6DH, PO32 6JF, PO32 6TS, PO32 6JT, PO32 6GT, PO32 6DU, PO32 6HX, PO32 6PR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 24.9 miles40 km
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near East Cowes Ad
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Best Western New Holmwood Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- Ye Spotted Dogge 8.1 miles13 km
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Charter House 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Marine 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Haven Hall 5 9.3 miles14.9 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 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Exbury House Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Cadland House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.8 km
- HMS Victory Museum 8 miles12.8 km