Welcome to Cowes
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Cowes () is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina, facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry. As of 2020 it had an estimated population of 14,724.Charles Godfrey Leland's 19th-century verses describe the towns poetically as "The two great Cowes that in loud thunder roar/This on the eastern, that the western shore". Cowes has been seen as a home for international yacht racing since the founding of the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1815. It gives its name to the world's oldest regular regatta, Cowes Week, which occurs annually in the first week of August. Later, powerboat races are held. Much of the town's architecture is still heavily influenced by the style of ornate building that Prince Albert popularised.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
300 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
10,449 (2021) |
Density |
3,484 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.5 |
Ward |
Cowes Medina |
District |
Isle of Wight |
Postcodes |
PO31 |
ONS ID |
E04001300 |
Council
Contact details for Cowes Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Cowes Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Cowes Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Cowes Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Cowes Parish.