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Oswestry South

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About

Oswestry South is a ward in the market town of Oswestry, located in northern Shropshire near the Welsh border. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces such as Cae Glas Park. Oswestry South is part of the wider Oswestry community, with access to schools, shops, and transport links, including the nearby A5 road.

The ward features a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to newer developments. It is close to the town center, which offers historical sites like the Old Oswestry Hillfort. The area has a rural edge, with farmland and countryside within easy reach. Oswestry South provides a balance of urban convenience and proximity to nature.

Area overview

On average Oswestry South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oswestry South is £43,135 per year. There are 3 schools in Oswestry South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oswestry South Population
4,411
Population density
1,764.1 per km²

Demographics

British
3,813
86.42%
Other White
358
8.11%
Other
41
0.93%
African
35
0.79%
Chinese
24
0.54%
Total population: 4,412

Housing

Owns outright
804
38.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
591
28.1%
Owns with a mortgage
486
23.11%
Other social rented
131
6.23%
Other forms of private rent
61
2.9%
Total households: 2,103

Property prices in Oswestry South

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Oswestry South area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £920,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£366,000
Flats7£110,000
Semi-Detached13£230,000
Terraced30£183,998

10 years price trend in Oswestry South

All postcodes in Oswestry South

SY111QA

Albion Hill

SY111SZ

Llanforda Close

SY111TE

High Fawr Avenue

SY112JA

Queen's Close

SY112JB

Queen's Close
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Data Sources

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