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About

St Martin's ward is located in the northern part of Shropshire, near the border with Cheshire. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and small villages making up much of the landscape. The ward includes the village of St Martin’s, which has a mix of residential properties and local amenities such as a primary school and a parish church. The surrounding countryside features open fields and woodland, with the River Dee running along part of its boundary.

The ward is part of the larger Oswestry borough and has a relatively small population. Transport links include the A5 and A483 roads, providing connections to nearby towns like Oswestry and Wrexham. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local events often centered around the village hall or church. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, though some residents commute to larger towns for work. The landscape offers walking routes, including sections of the Offa’s Dyke Path.

Area overview

On average St Martin's has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Martin's is £42,322 per year. There are 2 schools in St Martin's: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Martin's Population
4,606
Population density
105.7 per km²

Demographics

British
4,415
95.83%
Other White
82
1.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.33%
Total population: 4,607

Housing

Owns outright
882
44.5%
Owns with a mortgage
544
27.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
196
9.89%
Other social rented
167
8.43%
Social rents from council
130
6.56%
Total households: 1,982

Property prices in St Martin's

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£337,500
Semi-Detached20£215,000
Terraced11£218,500

10 years price trend in St Martin's

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.