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Cowley North

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About

Cowley North is a residential area located in the eastern part of Oxford, just a short distance from the city center. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments. It is bordered by Cowley Road, a busy thoroughfare lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing convenient amenities for residents. Public transport links are reliable, with frequent bus services connecting Cowley North to Oxford city center and other parts of the city.

The area has a practical, community-focused atmosphere, with several local schools and parks, such as South Park, offering green spaces for recreation. Cowley North is also close to the University of Oxford’s science and research facilities, making it a popular choice for academics and staff. While quieter than the city center, it retains easy access to Oxford’s cultural and employment hubs. The blend of residential convenience and proximity to urban amenities makes Cowley North a practical place to live.

Area overview

On average Cowley North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cowley North is £65,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Cowley North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowley North Population
8,178
Population density
4,637.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,518
43%
Other White
1,316
16.08%
Pakistani
1,258
15.38%
African
256
3.13%
Other
252
3.08%
Total population: 8,182

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,038
37.72%
Owns with a mortgage
532
19.33%
Owns outright
512
18.6%
Social rents from council
270
9.81%
Other social rented
240
8.72%
Total households: 2,752

Property prices in Cowley North

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £393,750 in Cowley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowley North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£624,000
Flats23£265,000
Semi-Detached18£507,500
Terraced37£445,000

10 years median price trend in Cowley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowley North.

All postcodes in Cowley North

OX42BS

Cowley Road

OX42ND

Crescent Road

OX43EA

Shelley Road

OX42AG

Belvedere Road

OX42ER

Oxford Road

OX42UG

Bennett Crescent

OX43DQ

Cricket Road

OX43DY

Rymers Lane

OX42DY

Temple Road

OX42EZ

Silkdale Close

OX42GF

Reliance Way

OX42HR

Temple Road

OX42HT

Temple Road

OX43DN

Cricket Road

OX42AB

Southfield Park

OX42DB

Glanville Road

OX42DN

Cowley Road

OX42LA

Cleveland Drive

OX42UN

Bennett Crescent

OX42BZ

Cumberland Road

OX42ET

Owens Way

OX43ED

Morris Crescent

OX42BY

Cowley Road

OX42DE

Crescent Road

OX42DS

Littlehay Road

OX42EL

Saunders Road

OX42AQ

Cowley Road

OX43DB

Ridgefield Road

OX43DH

Cricket Road

OX42DT

Oxford Road

OX42EN

Marsh Road

OX42EW

Court Place Gardens

OX42HA

Temple Road

OX41PF

Hill Top Road

OX42AP

Barracks Lane

OX42DL

Cowley Road

OX42EE

Hendred Street

OX42FA

Sher Afzal Close

OX42LD

Don Bosco Close

OX42NU

Crescent Close

OX42NX

Crescent Road

OX42EX

Sher Afzal Close

OX42GW

Badgers Walk

OX43BY

Cowley Road

OX42AY

Herbert Close

OX42EU

Junction Road

OX42HQ

Junction Road

OX42NT

Junction Road

OX42LZ

Cowley North

OX42DW

Cowley Road

OX42HL

Temple Road

OX42BG

Southfield Park

OX42AL

Kenilworth Avenue

OX42EA

Oxford Road

OX42ED

Hendred Street

OX42FU

Reliance Way

OX42SY

Cowley Road

OX42FQ

Cowley Road

OX42NE

Hopkins Court

OX42YE

Cowley Road

OX42DP

Cowley Road

OX42EP

Temple Road

OX42AT

Barracks Lane

OX42HH

Cowley Road

OX42JX

Crescent Road

OX42BA

Southfield Park

OX42HB

Purland Close

OX42PL

Leafield Road

OX42SF

Beresford Place

OX43EF

Milton Road

OX43JZ

Cowley Road

OX42HG

Silkdale Close

OX42NS

Crescent Road

OX42UA

Turner Close

OX43DT

Bhandari Close

OX42BQ

Southfield Park

OX42DH

Don Stuart Place

OX42YD

Cowley Road

OX43DJ

Cricket Road

OX42YB

Westfield Close

OX43EE

Milton Road

OX42AA

Southfield Park

OX42NZ

Crescent Road

OX42YF

Catwell Close

OX42AN

Barracks Lane

OX42AZ

Belvedere Road

OX42NY

Beresford Place

OX42AS

Barracks Lane

OX42AW

Kenilworth Avenue

OX42BP

Cowley Road

OX42FG

Cowley Road

OX42GE

Cowley Road

OX42GY

Oxford Road

OX42HS

Crescent Road

OX43BZ

Ridgefield Road

OX42BX

Cowley Road

OX42DU

Oxford Road

OX42FW

Cowley Road

OX42HE

Silkdale Close

OX42PE

Salesian Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.