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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

SY112SX

Church Street

SY101FB

St Oswald

SY109LY

Old Mill Avenue

SY111QA

Albion Hill

SY111SZ

Llanforda Close

SY112JA

Queens Close

SY112JB

Queens Road

SY101HD

St Oswald

SY111PR

Willow Street

SY101GP

St Oswald

Data Sources

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