Postcode OX4 2HN is located in an urban city, within the Temple Cowley ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Lye Valley & Cowley East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Horspath Road Recreation Ground.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from OX4 2HN.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX4 2HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horspath Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Horspath Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Normandy Crescent Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Normandy Crescent Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £624,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £461,750 |
| Terraced | 30 | £430,500 |
10 year median price trend in Temple Cowley
In the OX4 2HN postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 95,97 Wilkins Road, Oxford, OX4 2JB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aadam's Food | Fern Hill Road, Oxford, OX4 2JB | Walking directions to Aadam's Food |
| 0.3 mi | Stonecznik | 81;81A Wilkins Road, Oxford, OX4 2JB | Walking directions to Stonecznik |
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | Oxford, OX4 2LZ | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bobby Fryer Close, Oxford, OX4 6ZN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.