Home swaps in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight has 1 home listed to swap and about 2,600 households on council waiting lists. Guides to 7 places in Isle of Wight for social housing tenants: homes to swap nearby, waiting lists, social rents, local landlords and day-to-day life.
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Social Housing In Isle of Wight: Key Facts
Can I swap my council or housing association home to Isle of Wight?
Yes, if you are already a council or housing association tenant. Mutual exchange means swapping homes with another social tenant, so it does not depend on a council waiting list: you need a tenant in Isle of Wight who wants your area, and both landlords must agree. Landlords have 42 days to decide and can only refuse on set legal grounds. On 15 November 2026, 1 home was listed to swap in Isle of Wight on Mutual Home Exchange.
How many people are on council waiting lists in Isle of Wight?
2,593 households were on the housing registers of the council covered by our Isle of Wight guides on 31 March 2025. 206 social homes were let through it in 2024 to 2025, roughly 12.6 households for every home let. Source: Local Authority Housing Statistics, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
How much is social rent in Isle of Wight?
Average social rents for a 2-bedroom home across Isle of Wight's council areas in 2025/26 were £0 a week for a council home, and £112 for a housing association home. Affordable rent homes cost more, typically 60 to 80% of market rent. Source: Regulator of Social Housing.
Who are the biggest social landlords in Isle of Wight?
The biggest social landlords across Isle of Wight's council areas are Sovereign Network Group (3,455 homes), Southern Housing (3,387 homes) and Vectis Housing Association Limited (479 homes), counting the homes they own in each area. Source: Regulator of Social Housing.
Biggest Social Landlords In Isle of Wight
- Sovereign Network Group3,455 homes
- Southern Housing3,387 homes
- Vectis Housing Association Limited479 homes
- Places for People Homes Limited168 homes
- Isle of Wight Council129 homes
- Heylo Housing Registered Provider Limited65 homes
Towns Compared
| Place | Homes to swap nearbyHomes nearby | Tenants wanting to move thereWant to move |
|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 1 within 5 mi | – |
| East Cowes | 1 within 5 mi | – |
| Newport, Isle of Wight | 1 within 3 mi | – |