Postcode OX4 3JW is located in an urban city, within the Cowley ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowley South & Iffley area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.5 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 Oxford located about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground.
Cowley South & Iffley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Cowley South & Iffley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 3JW.
Cowley South & Iffley near OX4 3JW 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Florence Park | Large | Walking directions to Florence Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gaisford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gaisford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,750 up to £735,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £260,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £383,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cowley
In the OX4 3JW postcode area, located within Cowley South & Iffley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 3JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3JP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Cleveland Drive, Oxford, OX4 3JP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2DT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Meat Centre & Groceries | 146 Oxford Road, Oxford, OX4 2EA | Walking directions to Oxford Meat Centre & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | World Food & Wine | 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR | Walking directions to World Food & Wine |
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 3JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Mundy
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.