Flat 10, Melcombe House, 53 Queens Road, Cowes, PO31 8BW is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,012 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £488,996 , which equates to approximately £483 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Mar 2016 for £390,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,996, representing a 25.4% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £488,996 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Queens Road
  • 25.0% lower than the average in the PO31 8BW postcode area
  • and 47.4% higher than the average price for Cowes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£488,996
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£483
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 10, Melcombe House, 53 Queens Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 8BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 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 15 Nov 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PO31 8BW

16 th / 41
Price Rank
25% lower than average
14 th / 30
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
6 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PO31 8BW , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 30 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 14th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£488,996
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
29 Mar 2016
£390,000
Leasehold
+16.4 %
4 Sep 2008
£335,000
Leasehold
+30.1 %
4 Dec 2003
£257,500
Leasehold
+56.1 %
26 Oct 1999
£165,000
Leasehold
0 %
20 Nov 1998
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2015
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2010
rooms: 3
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2007

Data Sources

The property at Flat 10, Melcombe House, 53 Queens Road, Cowes, PO31 8BW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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