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Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn

About

Gobowen serves as the main transport hub for this rural part of north Shropshire, centred around its railway station on the Chester to Shrewsbury line. The village itself is largely residential, with local services clustered near the station and along the main road. The surrounding landscape is dominated by agricultural land and small woodland pockets, typical of the county's borderlands.

The area includes the neighbouring parishes of St Martin's and Weston Rhyn, both characterised by quiet, dispersed settlements and farmland. A notable local landmark is the former Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen, a significant institution with a long history of specialist care. The terrain here is generally flat to gently rolling, with the distinct limestone ridge of the nearby Oswestry Uplands forming a visible backdrop to the west.

Area overview

On average Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 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 per household in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is £48,384 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). Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is home to around 10,042 people, with a population density of about 184.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

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

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.6(-38%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.97(-30%)

Other theft

5.68(-1%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.68(-35%)

Public order

3.58(-41%)

West Midlands average

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,421

29.15%

No qualifications

1,563

18.82%

Level 3 (A level)

1,452

17.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,346

16.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

810

9.75%

Total 16+ residents: 8,305

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 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	53	£330,000	£186,000	£285,000	£435,000	£685,000
Flats	3	£123,000	£102,300	£111,500	£131,500	£138,300
Semi-Detached	35	£215,000	£102,800	£172,500	£233,500	£290,400
Terraced	18	£163,000	£139,275	£151,875	£185,000	£226,475

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: 16/01/2026.

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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

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