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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 moderate crime levels, with around 69 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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
36.89(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.32(+98%)
Shoplifting
8.57(-1%)
Public order
8.05(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+9%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 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
Detached43£365,000
Flats8£105,000
Semi-Detached30£223,900
Terraced56£166,000

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

SY111PA

Vyrnwy Place

SY101HE

St Oswald

SY112EN

Roft Street

SY109JB

Glentworth Drive

SY111SU

Hampton Rise

SY111PH

Willow Mews

SY112HW

Victoria Road

SY112AA

Upper Church Street

SY101EU

St Oswald

SY111RP

Holbache Road

SY112NU

Salop Road

SY112HH

Park Street Close

SY109LX

Kingfisher Way

SY111SW

Hampton Road

SY111PU

Bailey Street

SY111SP

Bradley Fields

SY111SZ

Llanforda Close

SY111DQ

Willow Street

SY101FT

Maes-Y-Clawdd

SY111BH

Oakhurst Road

SY109NF

The Terraces

SY111TJ

Hampton Fields

SY111SN

Hampton Road

SY111LB

Prince Street

SY111QX

King Street

SY109PJ

Morda Bank

SY111TR

Lower Fawr

SY112AF

Upper Church Street

SY112TH

Lutton Close

SY112TL

Upper Brook Street

SY109PS

Croeswylan Close

SY101FR

St Oswald

SY111JN

Arthur Street

SY112JB

Queens Road

SY111SR

Mount Crescent

SY111BL

Oakhurst Road

SY111BW

Park Drive

SY109FL

Old Mapsis Way

SY111SG

Brynhafod Drive

SY112BA

Morda Close

SY111SX

High Lea Close

SY112GZ

Lutton Close

SY111QW

Beatrice Street

SY111DX

Gittin Street

SY111DA

Castlefields

SY111TQ

Bentley Drive

SY109FH

Cottams Meadow

SY108GA

Mile Oak Industrial Estate

SY101DR

St Oswald

SY111LP

Albert Mews

SY112AW

Morda Road

SY101FQ

St Oswald

SY112BS

West Street

SY109PX

Cae Onan

SY111RX

Fitzalan Road

SY109BY

Llwyn Crescent

SY111JR

Arthur Street

SY111BZ

Lizbeth Close

SY112PN

Middleton Road

SY111DD

Castlefields

SY129WD

St Oswald

SY111RR

Brynhafod Road

SY112BN

Edward Street

SY109AH

Breidden Close

SY112BP

Victoria Street

SY111SL

Hampton Close

SY112TB

Upper Brook Street

SY111TW

Upper Well Close

SY111RJ

Lakeholme Gardens

SY109BZ

Old Mapsis Way

SY111SQ

Watkin Drive

SY111HP

Beatrice Street

SY111RU

Jennings Road

SY112AD

Upper Church Street

SY109PY

Glentworth Close

SY112AJ

Penylan Lane

SY111DY

Gittin Street

SY111WA

St Oswald

SY111JZ

Castle Street

SY111TP

Hayes View

SY109PN

Croeswylan Lane

SY109JA

Glentworth Rise

SY111QZ

Orchard Street

SY111LW

Oak Street

SY112SY

Church Street

SY111FD

Gittin Street

SY112AX

Morda Road

SY112ER

Roft Street

SY101GZ

St Oswald

SY112AR

Morda Road

SY112PQ

Oswestry South

SY111LS

York Street

SY111TG

High Fawr Avenue

SY111RQ

Bailey Street

SY111UT

Hafod Close

SY111AG

Willow Street

SY111LG

Upper Ash Road

SY111NP

Vyrnwy Road

SY111ST

Hampton Rise

SY111PS

Bailey Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.