Postcode OX4 2RU is located in an urban city, within the Temple Cowley ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowley South & Iffley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cowley South & Iffley is £63,500 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground.
Cowley South & Iffley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Cowley South & Iffley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cowley South & Iffley is £63,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 2RU.
Cowley South & Iffley near OX4 2RU 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Gaisford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gaisford Road Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £624,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £464,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £404,000 |
10 year median price trend in Temple Cowley
In the OX4 2RU postcode area, located within Cowley South & Iffley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cowley Express | Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2LF | Walking directions to Cowley Express |
| 0.3 mi | Cowley Convenience Store | Barns Road, Oxford, OX4 3UT | Walking directions to Cowley Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nepalese Mart | Upper Barr, Oxford, OX4 3UX | Walking directions to Nepalese Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Superstore | Ladenham Road, Oxford, OX4 6FD | Walking directions to Tesco Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | Oxford, OX4 2LZ | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.