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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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 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
Detached49£365,000
Flats8£111,000
Semi-Detached28£210,000
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

SY111QU

Cambrian Place

SY111RR

Brynhafod Road

SY112HW

Victoria Road

SY101GN

St Oswald

SY111BA

Park Avenue

SY111BE

Mount Road

SY111GD

Oak Street

SY111LX

York Street

SY111RB

Oswald Road

SY112RB

Middleton Road

SY112AR

Morda Road

SY107PH

Racecourse Road

SY111NF

Albert Road

SY111QE

Beatrice Street

SY111SR

Mount Crescent

SY112BB

Weston Lane

SY112EW

Salter Close

SY112TF

Oswald Mews

SY112TR

Jemmett Close

SY111HW

Beatrice Street

SY111LH

Castle View

SY112BL

Edward Street

SY112HD

Park Street

SY109NS

Weston Road

SY111AD

Willow Street

SY111DQ

Willow Street

SY111LA

Castle Street

SY111SG

Brynhafod Drive

SY112HU

Victoria Road

SY109NB

The Terraces

SY109RJ

Morda Bank

SY109RL

The Ashes

SY111BZ

Lizbeth Close

SY111QG

Beatrice Street

SY111SF

Whiteminster

SY111SJ

Hampton Road

SY111TT

Breidden Close

SY112HB

Stewart Road

SY111HJ

Mount Rise

SY111QB

King Street

SY112AT

Morda Road

SY112BF

Lutton Close

SY112BG

Weston Lane

SY112EG

Smithfield Street

SY112NQ

Salop Road

SY111SQ

Watkin Drive

SY112AX

Morda Road

SY101EQ

St Oswald

SY109PN

Croeswylan Lane

SY111AF

Willow Street

SY111AR

Arundel Road

SY111DY

Gittin Street

SY111NB

Ash Road

SY111NL

Lloyd Street

SY111QW

Beatrice Street

SY112RL

Salop Road

SY112TL

Upper Brook Street

SY111BS

Oakhurst Avenue

SY111RD

Oswald Road

SY112NF

Cross Street

SY112NJ

Vicarage Court

SY112RQ

William Felton Mews

SY108WJ

St Oswald

SY109PG

Morda Bank

SY111PE

Liverpool Road West

SY112PQ

Oswestry South

SY112SU

Church Street

SY109LU

St Annes Drive

SY111LJ

Oak Street

SY111BN

Park Drive

SY111DA

Castlefields

SY112AA

Upper Church Street

SY112AL

Vicarage Drive

SY101EE

St Oswald

SY109PF

Brookside

SY111JN

Arthur Street

SY111RU

Jennings Road

SY111SN

Hampton Road

SY111TS

Llanforda Mead

SY112AW

Morda Road

SY109PJ

Morda Bank

SY109PW

Croeswylan Crescent

SY111EA

Caer Road

SY111RJ

Lakeholme Gardens

SY112AG

Penylan Lane

SY112HE

Park Street

SY112PJ

Bay Cottages

SY101HE

St Oswald

SY109PZ

Glentworth Avenue

SY111BJ

Liverpool Road West

SY111ES

Hignett Place

SY111LQ

Olwen Terrace

SY112RD

Middleton Road

SY129WD

St Oswald

SY109NF

The Terraces

SY109NU

Trefonen Road

SY109PT

Croeswylan Lane

SY111DZ

Oswald Road

SY111NJ

Albert Road

SY112FD

Roft Street

Data Sources

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