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 56 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 £42,316 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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
Ethnic groups
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
Religion
Christian
2,603
56.5%
No religion
1,734
37.64%
Not answered
234
5.08%
Other religion
14
0.3%
Buddhist
8
0.17%
Total population: 4,607
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,167
30.39%
No qualifications
749
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
700
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
563
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 3,840
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
2,099
54.63%
Retired
1,106
28.79%
Looking after home or family
165
4.29%
Long-term sick or disabled
136
3.54%
Student
110
2.86%
Total 16+ residents: 3,842
Housing
Housing tenure
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
Housing type
Detached
929
46.94%
Semi-detached
817
41.28%
Terraced
181
9.15%
Purpose-built flat
30
1.52%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
8
0.4%
Total households: 1,979
Property prices in St Martin's
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £249,995 in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for St Martin's 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 St Martin's over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
28
£353,000
£183,750
£286,875
£471,250
£645,750
Semi-Detached
25
£215,000
£163,400
£182,500
£225,000
£309,100
Terraced
10
£220,500
£152,625
£185,488
£242,871
£376,498
10 years median price trend
in St Martin's
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
