Postcode insights

SY10 9NB

The Terraces

St Oswald

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Detailed insights for SY10 9NB

Overview

Postcode SY10 9NB is located in an urban city, within the St Oswald ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oswestry West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oswestry West is £46,361 per year. The nearest station is Gobowen, about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Oswestry West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Oswestry West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Oswestry West is £46,361 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY10 9NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Oswestry West near SY10 9NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gobowen located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
580
Population density
441.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.66(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-65%)
Public order
1.52(-75%)
Drugs
1.52(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
550
94.66%
Other White
14
2.41%
Chinese
5
0.86%
Pakistani
4
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.52%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
28.66%
Level 3 (A level)
97
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
80
17.24%
No qualifications
61
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 464

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
97
42.17%
Owns with a mortgage
75
32.61%
Other social rented
32
13.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
6.96%
Shared ownership
4
1.74%
Total households: 230

Property prices in St Oswald

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £423K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £254 per square foot) in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £732,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Oswald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£422,500£283
Semi-Detached10£235,000£236
Terraced9£230,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Oswald

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,475£227,000£129,250
2017£287,500£150,000£172,000
2018£325,000£154,500£170,000
2019£290,000£172,500£156,000
2020£340,000£163,950£161,248
2021£347,250£161,750£177,000
2022£345,000£205,000£182,328
2023£355,000£232,000£177,475
2024£373,500£235,000£210,000
2025£422,500£262,500£191,250
2026£420,000£186,750£252,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£139£160
2017£214£187£203
2018£216£200£155
2019£197£206£169
2020£230£205£165
2021£240£210£192
2022£257£251£173
2023£285£256£221
2024£281£230£242
2025£282£252£231
2026£235£267£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Oswald in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY10 9NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY10 9NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20252, Erw Wen, Oswestry, SY10 9NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
29 Apr 202614, Sweeney Drive, Oswestry, SY10 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Dec 202516, Sweeney Drive, Oswestry, SY10 9RHDetachedFreehold£330,000
04 Feb 202514, Sweeney Drive, Oswestry, SY10 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
03 Oct 20259, Belle Vue, Oswestry, SY10 9NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SY10 9NB postcode area, located within Oswestry West, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY10 9NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMorda CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

1.0 miSecondaryThe Marches SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY10 9NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY10 9NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCorner ShopMorda, Oswestry, SY10 9NWWalking directions to Corner Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY10 9NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Davis

St Oswald - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardSt OswaldE05016071
ParishOswestry RuralE04012255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oswestry WestE02006025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 007FE01028924
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY10 9NB

Is SY10 9NB (Oswestry West) safe?

The area around SY10 9NB records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SY10 9NB?

The median sale price around SY10 9NB in Oswestry West is £290,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY10 9NB?

There are 2 schools close to SY10 9NB, including Morda CofE Primary School (Good) and The Marches School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY10 9NB?

SY10 9NB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,815 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY10 9NB (Oswestry West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY10 9NB is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Davis (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.