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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.

Data Sources

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