Postcode OX4 3YJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.2 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 2.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 155.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% 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 3YJ.
Cowley South & Iffley near OX4 3YJ 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 2.9 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Gaisford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gaisford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £404,500 in Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 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 | £695,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £387,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cowley
In the OX4 3YJ postcode area, located within Cowley South & Iffley, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 3YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nepalese Mart | Upper Barr, Oxford, OX4 3UX | Walking directions to Nepalese Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Cowley Convenience Store | Barns Road, Oxford, OX4 3UT | Walking directions to Cowley Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | The Square, Oxford, OX4 3UZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | World Food & Wine | 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR | Walking directions to World Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27 Littlemore Road, Oxford, OX4 3SS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.