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Cowley South & Iffley

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About

Cowley South & Iffley is a primarily residential district on the southeastern edge of Oxford, bordering the River Thames. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside more modern developments, and is home to a significant student population. Its main commercial hub is along Iffley Road, which provides local shops and services.

The area is dominated by the presence of Oxford Brookes University's Harcourt Hill campus. A key landmark is the historic Iffley Church, a notable example of Norman architecture. The riverfront paths and nearby Port Meadow offer accessible green space for walking and recreation.

Area overview

On average Cowley South & Iffley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowley South & Iffley is £55,564 per year. There are 4 schools in Cowley South & Iffley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowley South & Iffley is home to around 10,482 people, with a population density of about 4,552.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowley South & Iffley Population
10,482
Population density
4,552 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.35(+403%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.2(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.89(+46%)
Other theft
9.25(+66%)
Drugs
9.06(+239%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,814
45.94%
Other White
1,669
15.93%
Pakistani
1,032
9.85%
Other Asian
469
4.48%
Other
433
4.13%
Total population: 10,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,843
44.46%
No qualifications
1,658
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
963
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
773
8.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 8,644

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,193
30.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,024
26.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
25.96%
Social rents from council
388
10.04%
Other social rented
110
2.85%
Total households: 3,864

Property prices in Cowley South & Iffley

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Cowley South & Iffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £1,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowley South & Iffley 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 South & Iffley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£735,000
Flats8£285,000
Semi-Detached23£430,000
Terraced32£431,250

10 years median price trend in Cowley South & Iffley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowley South & Iffley.

All postcodes in Cowley South & Iffley

OX43EW

Maidcroft Road

OX43JF

St Lukes Road

OX43JL

Lewin Close

OX43LJ

The Grates

OX43NL

Cornwallis Road

OX43PB

Lytton Road

OX43XQ

Cowley

OX44EU

Abberbury Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.