Temple Cowley is a residential area in southeast Oxford, bordered by Cowley Road to the north and the A40 to the south. The ward includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to postwar estates, with pockets of green space like Temple Cowley Pools Park. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, serving a predominantly residential population.
The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Oxford city center and nearby Cowley. Temple Cowley retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to the more bustling areas of East Oxford. The ward’s history is tied to its proximity to the former Cowley car manufacturing plants, which shaped much of the area’s development.
On average Temple Cowley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 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 of residents in Temple Cowley is £65,257 per year. There are 5 schools in Temple Cowley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Temple Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £292,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £412,000 |
10 years price trend in Temple Cowley
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Crescent Road
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Oxford Road
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Oxford Road
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Bennett Crescent
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Rymers Lane
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Temple Road
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Silkdale Close
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Reliance Way
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Temple Road
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Temple Road
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John Smith Drive
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Cowley Road
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Oliver Road
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Cleveland Drive
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Bennett Crescent
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Owens Way
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Crescent Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Littlehay Road
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Saunders Road
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Garsington Road
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Bailey Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Oxford Road
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Marsh Road
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Court Place Gardens
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Temple Road
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Hill Top Road
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Cowley Road
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Hendred Street
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Sher Afzal Close
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Don Bosco Close
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Crescent Close
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Crescent Road
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Barns Road
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Cowley South & Iffley
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Sher Afzal Close
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Badgers Walk
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Fern Hill Road
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Sunnyside
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Junction Road
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Junction Road
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Marshall Road
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Junction Road
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Cowley North
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Lye Valley & Cowley East
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Temple Road
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John Smith Drive
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Napier Road
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Phipps Road
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Oxford Road
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Hendred Street
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Reliance Way
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Garsington Road
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Napier Road
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Cowley Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Hopkins Court
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Cowley Road
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Temple Road
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Barracks Lane
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John Smith Drive
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Cowley Road
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Fern Hill Road
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Crescent Road
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St Luke's Road
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Purland Close
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Fern Hill Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Leafield Road
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Beresford Place
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Cowley Road
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Silkdale Close
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Bleache Place
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Crescent Road
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Turner Close
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Ivy Close
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Cowley Road
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John Smith Drive
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Westfield Close
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Crescent Road
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Lye Valley & Cowley East
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Catwell Close
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Burbush Road
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Beresford Place
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John Smith Drive
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Cowley Road
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Oxford Road
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Crescent Road
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Wilkins Road
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Oliver Road
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Oxford Road
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Cowley South & Iffley
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Cowley Road
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Silkdale Close
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Salesian Gardens
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Crescent Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.