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Oswestry West

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About

Oswestry West sits on the edge of the Shropshire market town, bordered by farmland and the distinctive, whaleback curve of Old Oswestry Hillfort. This ancient Iron Age earthwork, one of the best-preserved in Britain, overlooks residential streets and local amenities.

The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more recent developments. It is served by several local schools and has direct access to the town centre's shops and services. The landscape quickly gives way to rural lanes and fields leading toward the Welsh border.

Area overview

On average Oswestry West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oswestry West is £46,361 per year. There are 4 schools in Oswestry West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Oswestry West is home to around 9,568 people, with a population density of about 1,351.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oswestry West Population
9,568
Population density
1,351.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.67(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.8(+83%)
Public order
8.47(+39%)
Shoplifting
8.26(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,307
86.83%
Other White
852
8.91%
Other
65
0.68%
Chinese
43
0.45%
African
43
0.45%
Total population: 9,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,580
31.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,379
16.87%
No qualifications
1,372
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,310
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
830
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
36.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,057
23.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,045
23.36%
Other social rented
348
7.78%
Social rents from council
241
5.39%
Total households: 4,474

Property prices in Oswestry West

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £226,400 in Oswestry West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oswestry West in the 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 Oswestry West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£367,500
Flats8£111,000
Semi-Detached29£220,000
Terraced57£160,000

10 years median price trend in Oswestry West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oswestry West.

All postcodes in Oswestry West

SY108NR

Maesbury Road

SY111NU

Denham Drive

SY111JL

Arthur Street

SY111WA

St Oswald

SY109RN

Weston Road

SY109NA

Sweeney Stud

SY111NS

Vyrnwy Road

SY111ST

Hampton Rise

SY112AJ

Penylan Lane

SY112AS

Morda Road

SY111BL

Oakhurst Road

SY111RY

Holbache Road

SY111TQ

Bentley Drive

SY112HN

Leighton Place

SY109BZ

Old Mapsis Way

SY111AU

Park Avenue

SY111BD

Mount Road

SY111HN

Beatrice Street

SY111LF

Willow Mews

SY111NQ

Albert Road

SY111NZ

Vyrnwy Road

SY111BH

Oakhurst Road

SY111JS

Horse Market

SY111LU

Alexandra Road

SY111QR

Beatrice Street

SY112NR

Salop Road

SY112RJ

Salop Road

SY101DR

St Oswald

SY109NQ

Erw Wen

SY111AG

Willow Street

SY111RW

Welsh Walls

SY112ET

Roft Street

SY109ES

Weston Lane

SY111BP

Oakhurst Avenue

SY112BP

Victoria Street

SY109PP

Croeswylan Crescent

SY111AP

Welsh Walls

SY112SY

Church Street

SY108JL

Maesbury Road

SY109PR

Croeswylan Lane

SY111BT

Green End

SY111LS

York Street

SY111PX

Bailey Street

SY111TN

Hayes Close

SY111TU

Bryn Rise

SY112PH

Llys Lane

SY112RP

Salop Road

SY109NE

The Terraces

SY111LY

Hurdsman Street

SY111NG

Denmark Place

SY112BY

Victoria Green

SY112JD

Queens Park

SY111ED

Caer Road

SY111PY

New Street

SY111RP

Holbache Road

SY112ES

Victoria Parade

SY112HF

Park Street

SY112RW

Victoria Crescent

SY226WE

St Oswald

SY108GA

Mile Oak Industrial Estate

SY109AG

Trefonen Road

SY109NH

Erw Wen

SY109NY

Morda Court

SY111UT

Hafod Close

SY112EU

Lyndale Villas

SY112YX

Queens Court

SY111DH

Swan Lane

SY111JR

Arthur Street

SY112BA

Morda Close

SY112BH

Weston Avenue

SY112HA

Stewart Road

SY109BX

Nant Lane

SY111AT

Arundel Road

SY111BF

Holbache Gardens

SY111BG

Mount Drive

SY111FE

Gittin Street

SY111PL

Upper Ash Road

SY111QY

Eden Street

SY111TW

Upper Well Close

SY111AA

Church Street

SY111BQ

Mount Drive

SY111PS

Bailey Street

SY111QD

Beatrice Street

SY111SL

Hampton Close

SY112BD

Weston Lane

SY112AQ

Penylan Lane

SY109ER

Weston Lane

SY111AQ

Willow Street

SY111LL

Oak Street

SY111NX

Findon Drive

SY112EL

Smithfield Road

SY101GF

St Oswald

SY111DB

Crestwood Court

SY111PH

Willow Mews

SY111SB

Maserfield

SY111TA

Maserfield Close

SY109NZ

Greenfield Square

SY111RQ

Bailey Street

SY101HA

St Oswald

SY109RF

Parker Leighton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.