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Lye Valley & Cowley East

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About

Lye Valley & Cowley East form a residential area on the southeastern edge of Oxford, characterised by its mixture of housing types and proximity to major transport routes. The area is primarily known for its post-war estates and terraced homes, with a significant student population due to nearby university facilities and colleges. The main arterial road, Cowley Road, runs through, lined with a practical mix of shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the local community.

The landscape is notably defined by the Lye Valley nature reserve, a rare fenland habitat situated within a steep-sided valley. This wetland ecosystem, fed by natural springs, supports a variety of specialised plants and insects, creating a distinct green corridor amidst the urban surroundings. Industrial heritage is present in the form of converted buildings, with the old Morrell's Brewery site now housing residential and commercial units.

Area overview

On average Lye Valley & Cowley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year. There are 1 schools in Lye Valley & Cowley East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lye Valley & Cowley East is home to around 8,443 people, with a population density of about 2,971.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lye Valley & Cowley East Population
8,443
Population density
2,971.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.81(-25%)
Shoplifting
16.11(+101%)
Vehicle crime
7.22(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.22(-38%)
Other theft
5.69(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,002
47.42%
Other White
1,220
14.45%
Pakistani
631
7.48%
Indian
486
5.76%
African
360
4.27%
Total population: 8,440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,568
36.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,625
23.08%
No qualifications
1,138
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
628
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
805
30.1%
Owns outright
667
24.94%
Owns with a mortgage
644
24.08%
Social rents from council
250
9.35%
Other social rented
236
8.83%
Total households: 2,674

Property prices in Lye Valley & Cowley East

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Lye Valley & Cowley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lye Valley & Cowley East 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 Lye Valley & Cowley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£625,000
Flats6£247,500
Semi-Detached30£434,250
Terraced13£390,000

10 years median price trend in Lye Valley & Cowley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye Valley & Cowley East.

All postcodes in Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX42QQ

Rupert Road

OX37JS

Hundred Acres Close

OX46NH

Watlington Road

OX42QJ

Ridley Road

OX42JS

Burbush Road

OX42TN

Normandy Crescent

OX46LT

Transport Way

OX42HY

Wilkins Road

OX37HX

Bulan Road

OX42JF

Oliver Road

OX42TG

Normandy Crescent

OX42UE

Fletcher Road

OX37JG

Horspath Driftway

OX42QA

Cranmer Road

OX42QT

Horspath Road

OX42HW

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42PG

Garsington Road

OX37HL

The Slade

OX37JP

Lye Valley

OX42PX

Hunter Close

OX42TH

Normandy Crescent

OX37FF

Old Barn Ground

OX37SQ

Troy Close

OX42NP

Marshall Road

OX42PS

Cranmer Road

OX42RQ

Burton Place

OX46NL

Garsington Road

OX37EE

Dene Road

OX37HT

Bulan Road

OX42PP

Hollow Way

OX42QL

Horspath Road

OX46NF

Watlington Road

OX37JH

Horspath Driftway

OX42HX

Wilkins Road

OX42QS

Horspath Road

OX42PW

Benouville Close

OX42QB

Cranmer Road

OX42QE

Cranmer Road

OX42UD

Temple Cowley

OX37HS

Peat Moors

OX37HY

Bulan Road

OX42HZ

Wilkins Road

OX42RS

Horspath Road

OX37EQ

Dene Road

OX42JW

Fernhill Road

OX42JG

Oliver Road

OX42JQ

Oliver Road

OX42PR

Hollow Way

OX42PU

Cranmer Road

OX42WQ

Lye Valley

OX42JH

Oliver Road

OX42NH

Hollow Way

OX42QH

Rupert Road

OX42HN

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42ZY

Alec Issigonis Way

Data Sources

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