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SY11 2UD

Unicorn Road

Oswestry North East

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Overview

Postcode SY11 2UD is located in an urban city, within the Oswestry North East ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oswestry East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oswestry East is £43,855 per year. The nearest station is Gobowen, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Unicorn Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Oswestry East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Oswestry East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.1%

Approximately 66.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Oswestry East is £43,855 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY11 2UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Oswestry East near SY11 2UD 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY11 2UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miUnicorn Road Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Unicorn Road Playing Fields
0.4 miBroadlands WayMediumWalking directions to Broadlands Way
0.4 miWilfred Owen GreenMediumWalking directions to Wilfred Owen Green

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
4,305.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.39(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+2%)
Public order
6.62(+9%)
Shoplifting
2.48(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
91.98%
Other White
14
7.49%
Pakistani
1
0.53%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
41.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
16.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
35.59%
Social rents from council
36
30.51%
Owns outright
19
16.1%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.78%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Oswestry North East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £248K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Oswestry North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oswestry North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£272,000£294
Terraced6£185,000£236
Semi-Detached29£170,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oswestry North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oswestry North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,950£131,000£120,500
2017£177,500£135,500£120,000
2018£180,000£150,000£129,750
2019£186,475£143,000£134,600
2020£221,500£142,500£136,500
2021£235,800£160,000£135,000
2022£275,000£176,000£170,000
2023£256,000£185,000£194,500
2024£259,950£190,000£179,000
2025£270,000£170,000£185,000
2026£272,500£180,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oswestry North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oswestry North East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£153£174
2017£198£202£131
2018£213£210£146
2019£197£224£171
2020£197£213£158
2021£241£236£173
2022£298£263£194
2023£266£292£249
2024£260£264£206
2025£277£264£226
2026£316£322£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oswestry North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oswestry North East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 2UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 2UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 2026166, Unicorn Road, Oswestry, SY11 2UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,800
12 Sept 202514, Meadow Lea, Oswestry, SY11 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
02 Jun 20251, Meadow Lea, Oswestry, SY11 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
23 Dec 20253, Friars Avenue, Oswestry, SY11 2JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
09 Feb 202613, Malory Road, Oswestry, SY11 2DJTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SY11 2UD postcode area, located within Oswestry East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY11 2UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY11 2UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY11 2UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnicorn Stores62 Unicorn Road, Oswestry, SY11 2DGWalking directions to Unicorn Stores
0.2 miOne StopCabin Lane, Oswestry, SY11 2LQWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCo-op Food1 Cabin Lane, Oswestry, SY11 2DZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOswestry Premier Store1 Gobowen Road, Oswestry, SY11 1HTWalking directions to Oswestry Premier Store
0.5 miAldiBeatrice Street, Oswestry, SY11 1HLWalking directions to Aldi

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 SY11 2UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James William Owen

Oswestry North East - 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
WardOswestry North EastE05016054
ParishOswestryE04012254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oswestry EastE02006024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 006DE01028903
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SY11 2UD

Is SY11 2UD (Oswestry East) safe?

The area around SY11 2UD records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY11 2UD?

The median sale price around SY11 2UD in Oswestry East is £200,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY11 2UD?

There are 3 schools close to SY11 2UD, including The Meadows Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (Good) and Woodside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY11 2UD?

SY11 2UD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY11 2UD (Oswestry East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY11 2UD is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James William Owen (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.