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Temple Cowley

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About

Temple Cowley is a residential area located southeast of Oxford's city centre, bordering Cowley and Blackbird Leys. The ward is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments, with local shops concentrated along the main arteries of Between Towns Road and Temple Road. It contains several schools and the large Oxford City Football Club ground.

The area is defined by its proximity to the slopes of Shotover Hill, offering accessible green space and walking routes. A notable local landmark is the Church of St James and St Bartholomew, a Victorian building with a distinctive spire visible from many parts of the ward. Daily life centres on practical amenities, with good bus links providing a direct connection to the city centre and the larger retail offerings of Cowley.

Area overview

On average Temple Cowley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 183 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 Temple Cowley is £56,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Temple Cowley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Temple Cowley is home to around 6,911 people, with a population density of about 3,543.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Temple Cowley Population
6,911
Population density
3,543.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.29(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.7(+182%)
Shoplifting
29.08(+263%)
Other theft
17.65(+216%)
Public order
15.63(+156%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,137
45.38%
Other White
1,151
16.65%
Pakistani
527
7.62%
Indian
314
4.54%
African
246
3.56%
Total population: 6,912

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,721
46.23%
No qualifications
958
16.28%
Level 3 (A level)
886
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
515
8.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,886

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
861
34.9%
Owns with a mortgage
542
21.97%
Owns outright
533
21.61%
Other social rented
243
9.85%
Social rents from council
128
5.19%
Total households: 2,467

Property prices in Temple Cowley

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Temple Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Temple Cowley 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 Temple Cowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£624,000
Flats17£230,000
Semi-Detached16£461,750
Terraced30£430,500

10 years median price trend in Temple Cowley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Temple Cowley.

All postcodes in Temple Cowley

OX42SJ

Temple Cowley

OX42JY

John Smith Drive

OX42ND

Hollow Way

OX42UG

Bennett Crescent

OX43DY

Rymers Lane

OX42ER

Oxford Road

OX42LF

Oxford Road

OX42GF

Reliance Way

OX42HT

Temple Road

OX42WB

John Smith Drive

OX42DY

Temple Road

OX42EZ

Temple Road

OX42HR

Temple Road

OX42JE

Oliver Road

OX42JR

Fernhill Road

OX42LA

Oxford Road

OX42UN

Bennett Crescent

OX42DN

Cowley Road

OX42ET

Temple Road

OX42LG

Garsington Road

OX43HH

Phipps Road

OX42DE

William Morris Close

OX42DQ

Garsington Road

OX42DS

Oxford Road

OX42EL

Saunders Road

OX42SU

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42DT

Oxford Road

OX42EN

Oxford Road

OX42EW

Oxford Road

OX42HA

Temple Road

OX42EE

Hendred Street

OX42NU

Crescent Close

OX41PF

Hill Top Road

OX42DL

Cowley Road

OX42FA

Sher Afzal Close

OX42LD

Don Bosco Close

OX42NX

Crescent Road

OX43LX

Between Towns Road

OX42GW

Badgers Walk

OX42NQ

Hollow Way

OX42EQ

Temple Cowley

OX42EX

Temple Road

OX42NW

Sunnyside

OX42NT

Junction Road

OX42EU

Temple Road

OX42HQ

Salegate Lane

OX42NR

Marshall Road

OX42FL

Temple Cowley

OX42HL

Temple Road

OX43HZ

Napier Road

OX42LL

John Smith Drive

OX42LZ

Temple Cowley

OX43HJ

Phipps Road

OX42ED

Hendred Street

OX42FU

Reliance Way

OX43JA

Napier Road

OX42EA

Oxford Road

OX42JT

Garsington Road

OX42FQ

Reliance Way

OX42JZ

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42RZ

John Smith Drive

OX42NE

Hollow Way

OX42YE

Gillians Way

OX42GX

John Smith Drive

OX42JN

Fernhill Road

OX43JB

St Lukes Road

OX42AT

Barracks Lane

OX42EP

Old School

OX42HH

Marsh Road

OX42JX

William Morris Close

OX42JB

Wilkins Road

OX42JP

Fernhill Road

OX42PL

Leafield Road

OX42SF

Beresford Place

OX42HB

Temple Road

OX42HG

Silkdale Close

OX42UA

Turner Close

OX42JD

Bleache Place

OX42NS

Crescent Road

OX42HU

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42NB

Ivy Close

OX42YD

Gillians Way

OX42YB

Westfield Close

OX42NZ

Crescent Road

OX42YF

Catwell Close

OX42NY

Crescent Road

OX42JS

Burbush Road

OX42HS

St Christophers Place

OX42HY

Wilkins Road

OX42FG

Reliance Way

OX42GY

Oxford Road

OX42JF

Oliver Road

OX42LH

John Smith Drive

OX42FW

Reliance Way

OX42SW

Crescent Road

OX42UJ

Temple Road

OX43JD

St Lukes Road

OX42DU

Oxford Road

OX42EY

John Smith Drive

OX42HE

Silkdale Close

Data Sources

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