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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 52 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

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

0.51%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	56	£325,000	£170,000	£279,000	£395,563	£677,500
Flats	5	£123,000	£93,600	£100,000	£140,000	£181,600
Semi-Detached	41	£215,000	£104,000	£170,000	£235,000	£282,000
Terraced	20	£158,500	£137,600	£149,500	£185,000	£223,825

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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