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About

St Oswald ward is located in the town of Oswestry, Shropshire, near the England-Wales border. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local shops, and green spaces like Cae Glas Park. Oswestry town center is nearby, providing access to services and amenities. The ward has a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments.

The ward is named after St Oswald's Church, a historic landmark in the area. Transport links include the A5 road and Oswestry railway station, connecting to larger towns and cities. The ward has schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers serving local residents. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including paths toward the Welsh border.

Area overview

On average St Oswald has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Oswald is £44,506 per year. There are 2 schools in St Oswald: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Oswald Population

4,828

Population density

98 per km²

Demographics

British

4,576

94.76%

Other White

128

2.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.39%

Irish

0.37%

Total population: 4,829

Housing

Owns outright

900

45.85%

Owns with a mortgage

581

29.6%

Private landlord or letting agency

192

9.78%

Other social rented

114

5.81%

Social rents from council

101

5.15%

Total households: 1,963

Property prices in St Oswald

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,680 up to £838,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Oswald over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£410,000	£252,400	£355,000	£580,000	£773,500
Flats	1	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000
Semi-Detached	17	£279,950	£175,200	£220,000	£340,000	£397,400
Terraced	2	£189,340	£134,746	£159,010	£219,670	£243,934

10 years median price trend in St Oswald

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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