Marsh Road
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: At £223,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 288% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 288% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (43), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 288% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (43) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £223,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (43) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Marsh Road is located in Isle of Wight, near East Cowes. Crime is around average for the area, with 209 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is MAD-Aid Dot (community centre, 15m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 69m away. The median property price is £223,250, with exceptional growth of 288% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marsh Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Isle of Wight Community Club 1582m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- East Cowes Community Library 138m · 2 min walk
- Cowes 715m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Esplanade Park 435m · 5 min walk
- Arctic Park 600m · 8 min walk
- Victoria Recreation Ground 863m · 11 min walk
- Northwood Park 1119m · 14 min walk
- Cadets Walk Community Garden 1152m · 14 min walk
schools (2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 808m · 10 min walk
- Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy 1330m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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