Postcode OX4 2QU is located in an urban city, within the Lye Valley 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 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £65,600 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.3% 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 of residents in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £65,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from OX4 2QU.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX4 2QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Horspath Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Horspath Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Ridley Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Ridley Road Play Area |
| 0.1 mi | Normandy Crescent Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Normandy Crescent Recreation Ground |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £424,500 in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £433,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £387,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lye Valley
In the OX4 2QU postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Daudhar News Ltd | Horspath Road, Oxford, OX4 2QT | Walking directions to Daudhar News Ltd |
| 0 mi | Today Express | Horspath Road, Oxford, OX4 2QT | Walking directions to Today Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7SE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Stonecznik | 81;81A Wilkins Road, Oxford, OX4 2JB | Walking directions to Stonecznik |
| 0.3 mi | Aadam's Food | Fern Hill Road, Oxford, OX4 2JB | Walking directions to Aadam's Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.