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Lye Valley & Cowley East

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About

Lye Valley & Cowley East is a residential area in southeast Oxford, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features a range of properties, from Victorian terraces to postwar homes, catering to students, families, and long-term residents. Lye Valley itself is a nature reserve with wetlands and rare fen habitats, offering walking trails and wildlife spotting. The nearby Cowley Marsh Park provides additional recreational space with sports facilities and playgrounds.

The area is well-connected, with regular bus services to Oxford city centre and easy access to the A40. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and takeaways along Cowley Road, while larger supermarkets are a short drive away. The nearby Templars Square Shopping Centre offers more retail options. Education is served by primary schools and close proximity to Oxford Brookes University. Industrial estates to the east provide employment opportunities, balancing the area's residential character.

Area overview

On average Lye Valley & Cowley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £65,600 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £424,000 in Lye Valley & Cowley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 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
Flats7£255,000
Semi-Detached38£431,750
Terraced15£387,000

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

OX42SJ

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX46NH

Oxford Road

OX42JS

Burbush Road

OX42QJ

Ridley Road

OX42TN

Normandy Crescent

OX46LT

Garsington Road

OX37HX

Bulan Road

OX42TG

Normandy Crescent

OX42HY

Wilkins Road

OX42JF

Oliver Road

OX42UE

Carlton Road

OX37JG

Blackstock Close

OX42QA

Cranmer Road

OX42QT

Brasenose Driftway

OX42HW

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42PG

Garsington Road

OX37HL

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX37JP

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX42PX

Hunter Close

OX42QZ

Brasenose Driftway

OX42TH

Normandy Crescent

OX37EE

Dene Road

OX37FF

Old Barn Ground

OX37HT

Bulan Road

OX37SQ

Horspath Driftway

OX42NP

Marshall Road

OX42PP

Barracks Lane

OX42PS

Cranmer Road

OX42QL

Horspath Road

OX42RQ

Burton Place

OX46NF

Ashville Way

OX46NL

Garsington Road

OX37JH

Horspath Driftway

OX42QB

Cranmer Road

OX42HX

Wilkins Road

OX42PW

Benouville Close

OX42QE

Cranmer Road

OX42QS

Horspath Road

OX42UD

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX37HS

Bulan Road

OX37HY

Bulan Road

OX42HZ

Oliver Road

OX42RS

Horspath Road

OX37EQ

Benson Road

OX42JG

Oliver Road

OX42JQ

Burbush Road

OX42JW

Fern Hill Road

OX42PR

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX42PU

Cranmer Road

OX42WQ

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX42QH

Rupert Road

OX42HN

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42JH

Oliver Road

OX42NH

Fern Hill Road

OX42ZY

Alec Issigonis Way

Data Sources

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