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Cowley North

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About

Cowley North is situated east of the city centre, bordered by the River Cherwell and Cowley Road. The area is primarily residential, with streets of Victorian terraced housing and some modern developments. It includes part of the Oxford Spires Academy and is close to Temple Cowley Pools and Fitness Centre.

The area is well-connected by bus routes along Marston Road and Cowley Road. A notable local feature is the presence of several large, traditional pubs that serve as community hubs. The open space of South Park is within walking distance to the north.

Area overview

On average Cowley North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowley North is £55,945 per year. There are 4 schools in Cowley North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cowley North is home to around 8,178 people, with a population density of about 4,637.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.06(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.21(+7%)
Other theft
8.07(+44%)
Public order
4.89(-19%)
Drugs
4.89(+77%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,293
47.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
16.89%
No qualifications
1,089
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
564
8.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,969

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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Cowley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.

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
Flats28£255,000
Terraced34£428,000
Semi-Detached13£468,000
Detached2£444,000

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

OX42DU

Oxford Road

OX42UN

Bennett Crescent

OX42UL

Gillians Way

OX42DN

Cowley Road

OX42UB

Barracks Lane

OX42FU

Reliance Way

OX42DH

Don Stuart Place

OX42ED

Hendred Street

OX42AN

Kenilworth Avenue

OX42BA

Southfield Park

OX42SW

Crescent Road

OX42EA

Oxford Road

OX42DL

Cowley Road

OX42UQ

Bennett Crescent

OX42NE

Hollow Way

OX42BX

Cowley Road

OX42NT

Junction Road

OX42AP

Barracks Lane

OX42HJ

Purland Close

OX42NU

Crescent Close

OX42HB

Temple Road

OX42AA

Southfield Park

OX42BQ

Southfield Park

OX43DA

Ridgefield Road

OX42PA

Crescent Road

OX43EB

Shelley Road

OX43DH

Cricket Road

OX42EU

Temple Road

OX42PQ

Leafield Road

OX42BG

Southfield Park

OX42EN

Oxford Road

OX42AB

Southfield Park

OX42FB

Herbert Close

OX42GG

Owens Way

OX42UJ

Temple Road

OX43DL

Cricket Road

OX42BS

Cowley Road

OX42DY

Temple Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.