The Ridge in the town of COWES
About The Ridge
The Ridge is a street located in the town of Cowes. It uses the postcode PO31 8QN. The street has a length of approximately 105 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Isle of Wight Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 82001728 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Isle of Wight, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 73.69 miles South West from central London., 2.92 miles North from Newport (IOW), 9.96 miles South West from Portsmouth and 12.01 miles South East from Southampton.
THE RIDGE is within the Post Town of COWES
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Map of The Ridge
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003582 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Ridge |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Ridge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Isle Of Wight Newport Address: Seaclose Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.41 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight Address: Lugley St, Newport, PO30 5ET Telephone: 0871 984 6348 Visit Hotel Page |
2.86 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ryde Isle of Wight Address: Lind Hill, Ryde, PO33 2LD Telephone: 0871 559 1867 Visit Hotel Page |
5.94 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Gosport Address: Fareham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.96 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Isle of Wight Sandown Address: Merrie Gardens, Newport Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.37 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £266,000 | £280,000 | £343,667 | 3 |
| 2021 | £659,500 | £659,500 | £659,500 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The Wright Estate Agency | 34 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6RU | |
| Coast To Castle | 9 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6QY | Visit Website |
| Hose Rhodes Dickson | 26 Castle Street, East Cowes, PO32 6RD | Visit Website |
| Gurnard Pines Sales and Lettings Limited | 84 Gurnard Pines, Cockleton Lane, Gurnard, Cowes, PO31 8RE | Visit Website |
| Alexander Letting Agents | Silchester, 159 Old Road, East Cowes, PO32 6AX | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Hampshire |
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Location Details
| The Ridge | |
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| Latitude | 50.741265 |
| Longitude | -1.298517 |
| OS Easting (X): | 449491 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 93815 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SZ495938 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Ridge
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Green Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
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| Sunset | 16:20 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St Catherines Pt. 15 November 2024 at 14:00 (11.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.7°C (72.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00087518 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 46.78 |
| Area Population | 2311.00 |
| Male Population | 1129.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1182.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017329 |
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| LSOA Name: | Isle of Wight 002E |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003582 |
| MSOA Name: | Isle of Wight 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose East Cowes |
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| Well Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6SP |
| 01983 282413 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose East Cowes |
| Sainsburys West Cowes |
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| 129-130 High Street, Cowes, England, PO31 7AY |
| 0198 332 7200 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys West Cowes |
| Sainsburys Isle Of Wight |
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| Foxes Road, Newport, England, PO30 5ZB |
| 01983 527 431 |
| Distance: 2.74 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Isle Of Wight |
| Morrisons Isle Of Wight - Newport |
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| South Street, Newport PO30 1JQ |
| 01983 822419 |
| Distance: 2.93 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Isle Of Wight - Newport |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01983 | COWES - SDCWS | P20 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.3 | 5.4 | 8.2 | N | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Isle of Wight |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight &PO30 1UD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01983 821 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Isle of Wight |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Quigley |
| Details for the MP Richard Quigley on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Quigley on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Richard Quigley won with a majority of 3,177 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 55,406 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Cowes South & Northwood Ward |
| Parish: Northwood Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Isle of Wight |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Address: Lanesend Primary School, Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01983293233
Gurnard Primary School
Address: Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01983295713
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01983293392
England Higher Schools
The Isle of Wight College
Address: The Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: 01983526631
Nearest Hospitals
| St Mary's Hospital |
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| Address: St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Isle Of Wight NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01983 822099 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Mary's Hospital |
| Gosport War Memorial Hospital - Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
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| Address: Bury Road, Gosport, Gosport, PO12 3PW, |
| NHS Sector |
| Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 02392 524611 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 12.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gosport War Memorial Hospital - Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Royal Hospital Haslar |
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| Address: Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Netcare Healthcare UK |
| Distance: 13.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Hospital Haslar |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COWES SPECIAL CARE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, PO31 7ER
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
PARK ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE ISLE OF WIGHT LTD
Address: THE DENTAL PRACTICE, 169 PARK ROAD, COWES, PO31 7NJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
EAST COWES DENTAL WALK-IN CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 34 CASTLE STREET, EAST COWES, PO32 6RD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
AMERY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-6 TERMINUS ROAD, COWES, PO31 7TG
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
MONKS BROOK DENTAL LTD
Address: UNIT 2, BLOCK C THE APEX, MONKS BROOK, NEWPORT, PO30 5XW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 295251
EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 284333
DOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 27 PYLE STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1JW
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
MEDINA HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 WEST STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1PR
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522198
WOOTON BRIDGE SURGERY
Address: MEDINA HEALTHCARE, BRANNON WAY, WOOTTON BRIDGE, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO33 4NW
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 883520
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 22 CARISBROOKE HIGH STREET, CARISBROOKE, NEWPORT, PO30 1NR
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522150
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 294467
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: THE EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 265426
REGENT PHARMACY
Address: WELL ROAD, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6SP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 717002
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7SA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 293011
BOOTS
Address: 124-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522595
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86-88 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BH
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522346
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ryde Pier Head Station is 6.05 miles away.
Address: Ryde Pier Head station, Ryde Pier, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HF
Ryde Pier Head is situated on the Island Line and is managed by Island Lines.
Ryde Pier Head Station is an unstaffed station.
Ryde Esplanade Station is 6.10 miles away.
Address: Ryde Esplanade station, The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HE
Ryde Esplanade is situated on the Island Line and is managed by Island Lines.
Ryde Esplanade Station is an unstaffed station.