Postcode OX4 2WB 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 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cowley South & Iffley is £55,564 per year. The nearest station is Radley located about 3.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 135.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% 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 per household in Cowley South & Iffley is £55,564 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from OX4 2WB.
Cowley South & Iffley near OX4 2WB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Radley located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Balfour Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Balfour Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gaisford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gaisford Road Recreation Ground |
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 2WB postcode area, located within Cowley South & Iffley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Superstore | Ambassador Avenue, Oxford, OX4 6XJ | Walking directions to Tesco Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bobby Fryer Close, Oxford, OX4 6XJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Ambassador Avenue, Oxford, OX4 6XJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2LG | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 69 Balfour Road, Oxford, OX4 6AG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2WB, 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.