40 Nelson Drive, Cowes, PO31 8QY is a freehold terraced property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £280,516 , which equates to approximately £300 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2016 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,516, representing a 43.9% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,516 is:

  • 16.1% higher than the average property price on Nelson Drive
  • 16.7% higher than the average in the PO31 8QY postcode area
  • and 15.5% lower than the average price for Cowes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in PO31 8QY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£280,516
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£300
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Nelson Drive, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Oct 2015, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 73.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Very Poor

Compared to PO31 8QY

1 st / 40
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 34
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
11 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO31 8QY , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 34 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,516
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
12 Dec 2016
£195,000
Leasehold
+178.6 %
16 Jul 1998
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1060 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2002
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 40 Nelson Drive, Cowes, PO31 8QY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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