PO31 8LE 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 (8LE) 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 LE.
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 8LE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is NEWPORT (IOW) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PO31 8LE postcode have the street address of Princes Esplanade
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PO31 8LE postcode is home to a bustling 38 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COWES within the old postal county of Isle of Wight.
PO31 8LE is within the town of Cowes.
The PO31 8LE postcode area is composed of 83.33% residential properties, 16.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PO31 8LE are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in PO31 8LE are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in PO31 8LE fall under these categories: Food And Drink and Hotels.
Food And Drink include 21, Princes Esplanade.
Hotels include Woodvale Inn 1, Princes Esplanade.
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Map of the PO31 8LE Postcode
PO31 8LE: Points of Interest
The Woodvale Hotel
The Woodvale Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at The Woodvale, 1 Princes Esplanade, Gurnard, Cowes, PO31 8LE.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 83.33% |
| Commercial | 16.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PO31 8LE
The telephone area code for PO31 8LE is 01983 Isle of Wight.
Map Coordinates for PO31 8LE
| Latitude | 50.7621313505 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.32312489037 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PO31 8LE
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Weather Forecast for PO31 8LE
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 30.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 25.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 11 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PO31 8LE Postcode?
Download Speeds For PO31 8LE
| Average Mbps | 176.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 74.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 939.430 |
PO31 8LE has an average download speed of 176.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
134 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,126,625) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (57,882) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PO31 8LE
| Average Mbps | 153.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 931.880 |
PO31 8LE has an average upload speed of 153.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,177,965) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (6,674) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PO31 8LE Postcode
England Primary Schools
Lanesend Primary School
Address: Lanesend Primary School, Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01983293233
Cowes Primary School
Address: Cowes Primary School, Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01983293261
Gurnard Primary School
Address: Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS
Distance: 0.26 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: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01983203103
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PO31 8LE
PARK ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE ISLE OF WIGHT LTD
Address: THE DENTAL PRACTICE, 169 PARK ROAD, COWES, PO31 7NJ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
AMERY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-6 TERMINUS ROAD, COWES, PO31 7TG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
COWES SPECIAL CARE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 34 CASTLE STREET, EAST COWES, PO32 6RD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
EAST COWES DENTAL WALK-IN CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMPS ISLE OF WIGHT
Address: ALBANY, 55 PARKHURST ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 5RS
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PO31 8LE
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7SA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 293011
BOOTS
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 294467
REGENT PHARMACY
Address: WELL ROAD, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6SP
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 717002
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: THE EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 265426
BOOTS
Address: 124-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522595
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86-88 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1BH
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522346
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PO31 8LE
WILLETTS & DOIG LTD
Address: 21-22 HIGH STREET, COWES, PO31 7RY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
A T HUGHES AND M DAVEY-RICH
Address: 6 SHOOTERS HILL, COWES, PO31 7BE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (NEWPORT)
Address: 120 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 122-126 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1TP
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT)
Address: 107 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1TJ
Distance: 4.47 miles
Contact: :
EYELAND OPTICAL
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1SS
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PO31 8LE
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 NEWPORT ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO31 7ER
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 295251
EAST COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH PATH, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO32 6RP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 284333
BLACKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1XA
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: :
DOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 27 PYLE STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1JW
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: :
MEDINA HEALTHCARE
Address: 16 WEST STREET, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 1PR
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 522198
WOOTON BRIDGE SURGERY
Address: MEDINA HEALTHCARE, BRANNON WAY, WOOTTON BRIDGE, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO33 4NW
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01983 883520
Transport Links near PO31 8LE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PO31 8LE
- Ryde St Johns Road
Ryde St Johns Road station, St Johns Hill, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BADistance: 12.32 milesDriving Time: 21.27 minutes - Ryde Esplanade
Ryde Esplanade station, The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HEDistance: 12.52 milesDriving Time: 21.71 minutes - Ryde Pier Head
Ryde Pier Head station, Ryde Pier, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HFDistance: 13.03 milesDriving Time: 24.81 minutes - Hamble
Hamble station, Hamble Lane, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4NLDistance: 33.71 milesDriving Time: 105.44 minutes - Netley
Netley station, Station Road, Netley Abbey, Hampshire, SO31 5ANDistance: 34.09 milesDriving Time: 106.15 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PO31 8LE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PO31 8LE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PO31 8LE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Isle of Wight Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bob Seely |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PO31 8LE Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Isle of Wight Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Isle of Wight at the following link Isle of Wight.How much is the Council Tax?
Isle of Wight Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Isle of Wight charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PO31 8LE Postcode 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 in PO31 8LE
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £274,000 | £274,000 | £274,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,095,691 | £98,500 | £597,096 | 2 |
| 2021 | £625,000 | £670,000 | £687,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £1,150,000 | £843,750 | 4 |
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Postcodes near the PO31 8LE Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PO31 8LE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, High Street, COWES, PO31 7AY | 1.80 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Airfield Way, COWES, PO31 8BF | 1.81 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Well Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6SP | 2.48 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Riverway, NEWPORT, PO30 5UZ | 6.80 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Foxes Road, NEWPORT, PO30 5ZB | 6.90 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PO31 8LE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park, Newport, PO30 2TA | 4.62 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park |
| R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT | 9.74 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to R12, North Building, Gunwharf Quays |
| Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT | 10.33 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Bargate Street, Southampton |
| Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT | 10.51 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB | 4.57 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to McDonald's, St. James Street, NEWPORT, PO30 1LB |
| McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ | 7.77 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ |
| McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF | 8.12 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to McDonald's, Gate Retail Park, Heritage Way Brockhurst, Gosport PO13 0AF |
| McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG | 8.53 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to McDonald's, Brading Road, RYDE, PO33 1QG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG | 5.40 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to KFC Southampton - Holbury |
| KFC, Walpole Road, GOSPORT, PO12 1RR | 8.89 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to KFC Gosport - High Street |
| KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE | 9.97 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road |
| KFC, Merrie Farm Park, SANDOWN, PO36 9PT | 10.11 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to KFC Isle of Wight - Lake |
| KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN | 10.63 miles | Directions from PO31 8LE to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street |