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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Barracks Lane
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Temple Road
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St Luke's Road
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Oxford Road
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Oxford Road
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Saunders Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Bennett Crescent
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John Smith Drive
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Oxford Road
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Crescent Road
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Silkdale Close
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Crescent Road
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Owens Way
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Marshall Road
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Crescent Road
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Leafield Road
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Bennett Crescent
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St Luke's Road
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Coleridge Close
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Wilkins Road
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Cowley North
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John Smith Drive
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Crescent Road
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Lye Valley & Cowley East
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Edmund Road
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Oliver Road
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Crescent Road
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Kirby Place
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Oliver Road
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Burbush Road
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Fern Hill Road
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Gillians Way
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Barracks Lane
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Owens Way
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Purland Close
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Alec Issigonis Way
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Oliver Road
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Fern Hill Road
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Crescent Road
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Alec Issigonis Way
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St Luke's Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.