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Cowley

About

Cowley ward covers a residential and commercial district in southeast Oxford. The area is primarily known for its mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. It contains a major shopping centre and several retail parks, serving as a key retail hub for the city's eastern side. The local road network is busy, centred around the Cowley Road, which runs through the area.

The ward is home to a large community of students and academic staff due to its proximity to several university campuses and departments. Temple Cowley Pools is a longstanding local leisure facility. The area's history is tied to the former Morris Motors car plant, with some industrial heritage still visible in converted buildings and street names.

Area overview

On average Cowley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowley is £55,329 per year. There are 1 schools in Cowley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowley is home to around 7,665 people, with a population density of about 6,893.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

103

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cowley Population

7,665

Population density

6,893 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.31(+18%)

Shoplifting

24.79(+211%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.87(+70%)

Other theft

11.09(+98%)

Vehicle crime

10.31(+178%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,378

44.08%

Other White

1,238

16.15%

Pakistani

844

11.01%

Other

335

4.37%

Other Asian

328

4.28%

Total population: 7,664

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,482

40%

No qualifications

1,265

20.39%

Level 3 (A level)

751

12.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

612

9.86%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

570

9.19%

Total 16+ residents: 6,205

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

767

28.4%

Owns with a mortgage

754

27.92%

Owns outright

733

27.14%

Social rents from council

300

11.11%

Other forms of private rent

2.04%

Total households: 2,701

Property prices in Cowley

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,750 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£385,000	£362,500	£372,500	£560,000	£700,000
Flats	7	£260,000	£111,875	£199,500	£297,500	£409,500
Semi-Detached	19	£415,000	£349,050	£385,000	£455,000	£483,000
Terraced	16	£383,500	£351,250	£375,000	£451,500	£496,250

10 years median price trend in Cowley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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