Postcode OX4 2PQ is located in an urban city, within the Temple Cowley ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowley North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowley North is £55,945 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground.
Cowley North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Cowley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cowley North is £55,945 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 2PQ.
Cowley North near OX4 2PQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Horspath Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Horspath Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Ridley Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Ridley Road Play Area |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Temple Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £444,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £416,000 |
10 year median price trend in Temple Cowley
In the OX4 2PQ postcode area, located within Cowley North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Kumars at No.39 | 39 Crescent Road, Oxford, OX4 2NZ | Walking directions to The Kumars at No.39 |
| 0.3 mi | Matean Market | Hollow Way, Oxford, OX4 2NL | Walking directions to Matean Market |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Local | Hollow Way, Oxford, OX4 2ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2DT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Stop & Shop | Hollow Way, Oxford, OX4 2NA | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for OX4 2PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saj Malik
Temple Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Dodds
Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.