Side-by-side comparison of PO1 Portsmouth and PO31 Cowes covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PO1 is the more affordable option at £215,500 median vs £286,000 in PO31. PO31 has lower recorded crime (775 vs 7,864 offences over 13 months). PO31 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PO1 Portsmouth | PO31 Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £215,500 | £286,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,292 | £2,626 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 7,864 | 775 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 55.2 | 78.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.6 | 89.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.