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Temple Cowley

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Temple Cowley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% 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 £65,260 per year. There are 5 schools in Temple Cowley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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£247,500
Semi-Detached18£464,000
Terraced30£404,000

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

OX42UB

Barracks Lane

OX42UJ

Temple Road

OX43JD

St Luke's Road

OX42DR

Oxford Road

OX42EB

Oxford Road

OX42EF

Saunders Road

OX42HW

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42UW

Bennett Crescent

OX42BH

John Smith Drive

OX42ES

Oxford Road

OX42HD

Crescent Road

OX42HF

Silkdale Close

OX42PA

Crescent Road

OX42GG

Owens Way

OX42NP

Marshall Road

OX42PB

Crescent Road

OX42PQ

Leafield Road

OX42UQ

Bennett Crescent

OX43JE

St Luke's Road

OX43JG

Coleridge Close

OX42HX

Wilkins Road

OX42NA

Cowley North

OX42RW

John Smith Drive

OX42SG

Crescent Road

OX42UD

Lye Valley & Cowley East

OX43EH

Edmund Road

OX42HZ

Oliver Road

OX42PD

Crescent Road

OX42RX

Kirby Place

OX42JG

Oliver Road

OX42JQ

Burbush Road

OX42JW

Fern Hill Road

OX42UL

Gillians Way

OX42AU

Barracks Lane

OX42GN

Owens Way

OX42HJ

Purland Close

OX42HN

Alec Issigonis Way

OX42JH

Oliver Road

OX42NH

Fern Hill Road

OX42YG

Crescent Road

OX42ZY

Alec Issigonis Way

OX43JF

St Luke's Road

Data Sources

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