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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

SY112EP

Roft Street

SY112ST

Church Street

SY111JY

Castle Street

SY111PZ

Bailey Head

SY112BW

Victoria Street

SY111LP

Albert Mews

SY111QJ

Madog Place

SY111QX

King Street

SY111SD

Penson Walls

SY112EF

Black Gate Street

SY112EY

Ferrers Road

SY112HL

Oswestry South

SY112JL

Coney Green

SY101GZ

St Oswald

SY109NW

Morda Bank

SY111AS

Arundel Road

SY111AZ

Park Avenue

SY111LB

Prince Street

SY111LE

Lord Street

SY111SY

Llanforda Rise

SY111TG

High Fawr Avenue

SY112TH

Lutton Close

SY109LX

Kingfisher Way

SY111PJ

The Cross

SY111PU

Bailey Street

SY111SE

Lower Minster

SY111TP

Hayes View

SY112HG

Lower Brook Street

SY112HH

Park Street Close

SY109NT

Drill Villas

SY109RQ

Rowlands Close

SY111FD

Gittin Street

SY111HL

Beatrice Street

SY111UX

Lower Hafod

SY112ER

Roft Street

SY112GZ

Lutton Close

SY112SZ

Church Street

SY109NL

Belle Vue

SY111JZ

Castle Street

SY112HS

Victoria Road

SY112TP

Oswalds Well Lane

SY101EU

St Oswald

SY109PQ

Cottams Meadow

SY109RP

Morda Bank

SY111LW

Oak Street

SY111RX

Fitzalan Road

SY112FH

Oswald Place

SY112TB

Upper Brook Street

SY101FQ

St Oswald

SY108NJ

Maesbury Road

SY109ET

Weston Road

SY109FQ

Weston Road

SY109NX

Trefonen Road

SY111DE

Castlefields

SY111PB

Sefton Place

SY111SH

Brynhafod Lane

SY112TN

School View

SY101FT

Maes-Y-Clawdd

SY101FY

St Oswald

SY111DD

Castlefields

SY111QL

Beatrice Street

SY111SU

Hampton Rise

SY111SX

High Lea Close

SY112AF

Upper Church Street

SY112NG

Cross Street

SY109RG

Cae Gwynn Close

SY111DL

Crestwood Bungalows

SY111HP

Beatrice Street

SY111LN

Glanaber Terrace

SY111NT

Vyrnwy Road

SY111SP

Bradley Fields

SY112BU

Regent Court

SY109PY

Glentworth Close

SY109RH

Sweeney Drive

SY111BW

Park Drive

SY111DX

Gittin Street

SY111NR

Thornhurst Avenue

SY111TB

High Fawr Avenue

SY109JB

Glentworth Drive

SY109NN

Belle Vue

SY109PE

Beaconsfield Terrace

SY109RR

Croeswylan Lane

SY112EZ

Ferrers Road

SY112SP

Church Street

SY111BU

Green End

SY111QZ

Orchard Street

SY112HT

Victoria Road

SY112NL

Leg Street

SY107HQ

Broomhall Lane

SY109PL

Ambulance Cottage

SY109PS

Croeswylan Close

SY111NY

Cranbrook Drive

SY111PA

Vyrnwy Place

SY111PF

South View

SY112HP

Victoria Road

SY112SL

Beresford Gardens

SY112TE

Upper Brook Street

SY101FR

St Oswald

SY111PD

Sefton Place

SY111TE

High Fawr Close

Data Sources

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