Postcode OX4 2WQ 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 41.9 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 3.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Broad Oak Nature Park.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 2WQ.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX4 2WQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broad Oak Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broad Oak Nature Park |
| 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 |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £412,750 in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £650,000.
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 | 8 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lye Valley
In the OX4 2WQ postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 2WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | Oxford, OX4 2WQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7JG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Matean Market | Hollow Way, Oxford, OX4 2NL | Walking directions to Matean Market |
| 0.3 mi | Today Express | 100 Horspath Road, Oxford, OX4 2QT | Walking directions to Today Express |
| 0.3 mi | Daudhar News Ltd | Horspath Road, Oxford, OX4 2QT | Walking directions to Daudhar News Ltd |
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 2WQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Harry Thorniley
Lye Valley - 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.