Postcode sector · OX4 2

Is Temple Cowley a good place to live?

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In Temple Cowley (OX4 2), recorded crime is 41% above the national average, homes sell for around £833,966 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 41% above average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£833,966
from 125 sales
Population
21,258
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
377.7
per 1,000 · +41% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary · 4/4 good+
Broadband
67%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Temple Cowley OX4 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Temple Cowley OX4 2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (60 of 6,525) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in OX4 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (28 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in OX4 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 7,109

Owned 48% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX4 2.

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Temple Cowley OX4 2: frequently asked questions

Is Temple Cowley OX4 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Temple Cowley OX4 2?

Recorded crime in Temple Cowley OX4 2 runs at 377.7 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Temple Cowley OX4 2 safe?

Crime in Temple Cowley OX4 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Temple Cowley OX4 2 runs at 377.7 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Temple Cowley OX4 2?

Homes in Temple Cowley OX4 2 sell for around £833,966 on average, based on 125 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Temple Cowley OX4 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Temple Cowley OX4 2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (60 of 6,525) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Temple Cowley OX4 2?

There are 6 schools in Temple Cowley OX4 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Temple Cowley OX4 2 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Temple Cowley OX4 2, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Temple Cowley OX4 2 a deprived area?

Temple Cowley OX4 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).