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Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

About

Gobowen, St Martin's, and Weston Rhyn are neighbouring villages in Shropshire, near the Welsh border. The area is known for its rural setting, with farmland and woodland covering much of the landscape. Gobowen is the largest of the three, home to the Orthopaedic Hospital and a railway station with connections to Shrewsbury and Chester. The villages are surrounded by open countryside, offering views of the Berwyn Mountains in Wales.

St Martin's and Weston Rhyn are smaller, with a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The area has a strong sense of community, with village halls hosting events and activities. Nearby attractions include Chirk Castle and Offa's Dyke Path, popular with walkers. The villages provide a quiet, countryside lifestyle while remaining well-connected to larger towns like Oswestry and Wrexham.

Area overview

On average Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is £41,500 per year. There are 6 schools in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn Population
10,042
Population density
184.7 per km²

Demographics

British
9,513
94.77%
Other White
164
1.63%
Chinese
51
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.37%
Total population: 10,038

Housing

Owns outright
1,794
42.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,179
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
9.76%
Social rents from council
360
8.59%
Other social rented
302
7.21%
Total households: 4,189

Property prices in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £865,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£340,000
Flats6£125,250
Semi-Detached49£215,000
Terraced22£152,250

10 years price trend in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

All postcodes in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY107TF

Holly Grange

SY113DE

Churchfields

SY113EQ

Cherry Tree Drive

SY113FF

Cottage Lane

SY113FT

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY113PQ

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY113PT

Heather Bank

LL145DE

Chirk Road

LL145DY

Bramblewood Close

SY107DX

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY107EW

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY107LP

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY107SD

Station Road

SY113DG

Overton Road

SY113EH

Cherry Tree Drive

SY113JE

Rowan Close

SY113QG

Chirk Road

LL145EH

Berwyn Avenue

SY107AS

Rhewl Lane

SY107DP

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

SY107RW

Quinta Crescent

SY107SB

Brookfields

SY113AN

Church Lane

SY113AY

Overton Road

SY113BS

Thimble Lane

SY113PH

St Martin's Road

SY113QD

Marsland Close

SY113QQ

Baytree Avenue
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.