PO31 8LB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PO31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LB) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PO which means Portsmouth.
- Postal District. In our case PO31.
- Postal Sector. In our case PO31 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LB.
The regional mail center for the post area PO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PO31 8LB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PO31 8LB postcode have the street address of Shore Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PO31 8LB postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
PO31 8LB is within the town of COWES.
The PO31 8LB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PO31 8LB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PO31 8LB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PO31 8LB
The telephone area code for PO31 8LB is 01983 Isle of Wight.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.7596289154 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.32425267001 |
Retail and Shopping near PO31 8LB
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
NEWPORT ROAD
COWES
1.12
PO31 7ER
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BATH ROAD
COWES
1.14
PO31 7QN
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HIGH STREET
COWES
1.17
PO31 7RS
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SHOOTERS HILL
COWES
1.17
PO31 7BE
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Cowes
1.17
E
80.44
Newport
4.32
SSE
161.94
Ryde
7.35
ESE
106.14
Yarmouth
8.44
WSW
244.08
Fareham
9.13
NE
45.26
Gosport
9.16
ENE
74.64
Lymington
9.55
W
269.53
Brading
9.64
SE
124.79
Southampton
10.64
NNW
340.84
Hedge End
10.68
N
4.80
Wickham
11.42
NNE
31.62
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Cowes (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 91.700 Median Mbps 39.500 Maximum Mbps 491.400
PO31 8LB has an average download speed of 91.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
751 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
62% of postcodes (733,166) have slower broadband speeds.
38% of postcodes (450,724) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 71.400 Median Mbps 8.900 Maximum Mbps 515.270
PO31 8LB has an average upload speed of 71.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,174,294) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (10,343) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Address: Lanesend Primary School, Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01983293233
Cowes Primary School
Address: Cowes Primary School, Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01983293261
Gurnard Primary School
Address: Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01983295713
England Secondary Schools
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Address: Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01983203103
Nearest Dentists
PARK ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE ISLE OF WIGHT LTD
Address: THE DENTAL PRACTICE, 169 PARK ROAD, COWES, PO31 7NJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
COWES SPECIAL CARE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
AMERY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-6 TERMINUS ROAD, COWES, PO31 7TG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 34 CASTLE STREET, EAST COWES, PO32 6RD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
EAST COWES DENTAL WALK-IN CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMPS ISLE OF WIGHT
Address: ALBANY, 55 PARKHURST ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 5RS
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 294467
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7SA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 293011
REGENT PHARMACY
Address: WELL ROAD, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6SP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 717002
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: THE EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 265426
BOOTS
Address: 124-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522595
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86-88 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BH
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522346
Nearest Opticians
WILLETTS & DOIG LTD
Address: 21-22 HIGH STREET, COWES, PO31 7RY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
A T HUGHES AND M DAVEY-RICH
Address: 6 SHOOTERS HILL, COWES, PO31 7BE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (NEWPORT)
Address: 120 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 122-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 107 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1TJ
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
RUTHERFORD EYECARE - NEWPORT
Address: 67 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BA
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 295251
EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 284333
DOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 27 PYLE STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1JW
Distance: 4.39 miles
Contact: :
MEDINA HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 WEST STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1PR
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522198
BLACKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1XA
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 22 CARISBROOKE HIGH STREET, CARISBROOKE, NEWPORT, PO30 1NR
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522150
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M27 J11Distance: 23.70 milesDriving Time: 94.07 minutesM27 J10Distance: 24.93 milesDriving Time: 95.26 minutesM27 J9Distance: 28.32 milesDriving Time: 98.68 minutesM27 J8Distance: 31.56 milesDriving Time: 101.69 minutesM27 J7Distance: 32.64 milesDriving Time: 102.70 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Isle of Wight West Member or Parliament 
Mr Richard Quigley Contact Details Contact Mr Richard Quigley Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Isle of Wight council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Local Libraries
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £700,000 £250,000 £475,000 2 2015 £480,000 £480,000 £480,000 1 2017 £410,000 £410,000 £410,000 1 2020 £300,000 £370,000 £365,625 4
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near PO31 8LB Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Airfield Way, COWES, PO31 8BF 1.66 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, High Street, COWES, PO31 7AY 1.89 miles Directions to Sainsburys Waitrose, Well Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6SP 2.52 miles Directions to Waitrose Iceland, Riverway, NEWPORT, PO30 5UZ 6.56 miles Directions to Iceland Sainsburys, Foxes Road, NEWPORT, PO30 5ZB 6.65 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near PO31 8LB Burger King Distance Directions Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park, Newport, PO30 2TA 4.48 miles Directions to Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT 9.83 miles Directions to R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT 10.47 miles Directions to Bargate Street, Southampton 158 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1EX 10.63 miles Directions to 158 Commercial Road
Mcdonald's Restaurants near PO31 8LB Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB 4.41 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ 7.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF 8.25 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG 8.50 miles Directions to McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG
KFC Restaurants near PO31 8LB Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG 5.53 miles Directions to KFC Southampton - Holbury KFC, Walpole Road, GOSPORT, PO12 1RR 8.98 miles Directions to KFC Gosport - High Street KFC, Merrie Farm Park, SANDOWN, PO36 9PT 10.01 miles Directions to KFC Isle of Wight - Lake KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE 10.14 miles Directions to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road KFC, Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 1HH 10.73 miles Directions to KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT ROAD | COWES | 1.12 | PO31 7ER | View on Google Maps | |
| BATH ROAD | COWES | 1.14 | PO31 7QN | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | COWES | 1.17 | PO31 7RS | View on Google Maps | |
| SHOOTERS HILL | COWES | 1.17 | PO31 7BE | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 1.17 | E | 80.44 |
| Newport | 4.32 | SSE | 161.94 |
| Ryde | 7.35 | ESE | 106.14 |
| Yarmouth | 8.44 | WSW | 244.08 |
| Fareham | 9.13 | NE | 45.26 |
| Gosport | 9.16 | ENE | 74.64 |
| Lymington | 9.55 | W | 269.53 |
| Brading | 9.64 | SE | 124.79 |
| Southampton | 10.64 | NNW | 340.84 |
| Hedge End | 10.68 | N | 4.80 |
| Wickham | 11.42 | NNE | 31.62 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Cowes (Beach)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 91.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 491.400 |
PO31 8LB has an average download speed of 91.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
751 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
62% of postcodes (733,166) have slower broadband speeds.
38% of postcodes (450,724) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 71.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 515.270 |
PO31 8LB has an average upload speed of 71.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,174,294) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (10,343) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Address: Lanesend Primary School, Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01983293233
Cowes Primary School
Address: Cowes Primary School, Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01983293261
Gurnard Primary School
Address: Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01983295713
England Secondary Schools
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Address: Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01983203103
Nearest Dentists
PARK ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE ISLE OF WIGHT LTD
Address: THE DENTAL PRACTICE, 169 PARK ROAD, COWES, PO31 7NJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
COWES SPECIAL CARE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
AMERY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-6 TERMINUS ROAD, COWES, PO31 7TG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 34 CASTLE STREET, EAST COWES, PO32 6RD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
EAST COWES DENTAL WALK-IN CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMPS ISLE OF WIGHT
Address: ALBANY, 55 PARKHURST ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 5RS
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 294467
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7SA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 293011
REGENT PHARMACY
Address: WELL ROAD, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6SP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 717002
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: THE EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 265426
BOOTS
Address: 124-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522595
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86-88 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BH
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522346
Nearest Opticians
WILLETTS & DOIG LTD
Address: 21-22 HIGH STREET, COWES, PO31 7RY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
A T HUGHES AND M DAVEY-RICH
Address: 6 SHOOTERS HILL, COWES, PO31 7BE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (NEWPORT)
Address: 120 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 122-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 107 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1TJ
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
RUTHERFORD EYECARE - NEWPORT
Address: 67 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BA
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 295251
EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 284333
DOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 27 PYLE STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1JW
Distance: 4.39 miles
Contact: :
MEDINA HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 WEST STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1PR
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522198
BLACKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1XA
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 22 CARISBROOKE HIGH STREET, CARISBROOKE, NEWPORT, PO30 1NR
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522150
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Isle of Wight West |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Richard Quigley |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Isle of Wight council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Local LibrariesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £700,000 | £250,000 | £475,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £370,000 | £365,625 | 4 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Airfield Way, COWES, PO31 8BF | 1.66 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, High Street, COWES, PO31 7AY | 1.89 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Well Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6SP | 2.52 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Riverway, NEWPORT, PO30 5UZ | 6.56 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Foxes Road, NEWPORT, PO30 5ZB | 6.65 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park, Newport, PO30 2TA | 4.48 miles | Directions to Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park |
| R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT | 9.83 miles | Directions to R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays |
| Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT | 10.47 miles | Directions to Bargate Street, Southampton |
| 158 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1EX | 10.63 miles | Directions to 158 Commercial Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB | 4.41 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB |
| McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ | 7.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ |
| McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF | 8.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF |
| McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG | 8.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG | 5.53 miles | Directions to KFC Southampton - Holbury |
| KFC, Walpole Road, GOSPORT, PO12 1RR | 8.98 miles | Directions to KFC Gosport - High Street |
| KFC, Merrie Farm Park, SANDOWN, PO36 9PT | 10.01 miles | Directions to KFC Isle of Wight - Lake |
| KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE | 10.14 miles | Directions to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 1HH | 10.73 miles | Directions to KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road |