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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

SY109NE

The Terraces

SY111GD

Oak Street

SY101HA

St Oswald

SY112HP

Victoria Road

SY111EB

Caer Road

SY112AE

Upper Church Street

SY111AA

Church Street

SY111PZ

Bailey Head

SY111AS

Arundel Road

SY109RR

Croeswylan Lane

SY111LY

Hurdsman Street

SY111NZ

Vyrnwy Road

SY111QN

Beatrice Street

SY111QR

Beatrice Street

SY112NR

Salop Road

SY112SU

Church Street

SY109RP

Morda Bank

SY111SE

Lower Minster

SY111HW

Beatrice Street

SY112AU

Morda Road

SY111LT

Upper Lord Street

SY111QB

King Street

SY112NN

Leg Street

SY112HL

Oswestry South

SY112HA

Stewart Road

SY111AJ

Willow Street

SY111BG

Mount Drive

SY109FJ

Glentworth View

SY111NF

Albert Road

SY112RG

Stanley Place

SY109NA

Sweeney Stud

SY109PD

Morda Bank

SY109NT

Drill Villas

SY112JE

Victoria Road

SY112RL

Salop Road

SY111QY

Eden Street

SY111HL

Beatrice Street

SY111LN

Glanaber Terrace

SY112EG

Smithfield Street

SY109FQ

Weston Road

SY226WE

St Oswald

SY112RW

Victoria Crescent

SY111PX

Bailey Street

SY111TN

Hayes Close

SY112JD

Queens Park

SY109ER

Weston Lane

SY112BW

Victoria Street

SY112HS

Victoria Road

SY112RD

Middleton Road

SY111SD

Penson Walls

SY109PB

Kingfisher Way

SY111AX

Park Avenue

SY111TT

Breidden Close

SY111BB

Mount Road

SY109RL

The Ashes

SY111QA

Albion Hill

SY111BU

Green End

SY112TP

Oswalds Well Lane

SY112BU

Regent Court

SY111PD

Sefton Place

SY109PE

Beaconsfield Terrace

SY109NJ

Belle Vue

SY107HH

St Oswald

SY111JY

Castle Street

SY112RN

Salop Road

SY112TE

Upper Brook Street

SY111PE

Liverpool Road West

SY111TA

Maserfield Close

SY111NY

Cranbrook Drive

SY107HQ

Broomhall Lane

SY112NG

Cross Street

SY109NH

Erw Wen

SY112JL

Coney Green

SY111BQ

Mount Drive

SY108GP

St Oswald

SY111QG

Beatrice Street

SY111RD

Oswald Road

SY101GD

St Oswald

SY111AY

Kempthorne Row

SY109ES

Weston Lane

SY112YX

Queens Court

SY111SS

Mount Crescent

SY109PP

Croeswylan Crescent

SY111AR

Arundel Road

SY109RG

Cae Gwynn Close

SY109RH

Sweeney Drive

SY108WJ

St Oswald

SY109PQ

Cottams Meadow

SY112HG

Lower Brook Street

SY112HB

Stewart Road

SY112AS

Morda Road

SY109NX

Trefonen Road

SY112BT

Victoria Fields

SY111NG

Denmark Place

SY109NW

Morda Bank

SY109PF

Brookside

SY112SP

Church Street

SY109NZ

Greenfield Square

SY111PB

Sefton Place

SY112PH

Llys Lane

Data Sources

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