Postcode insights

SY11 3LZ

Southlands Avenue

Selattyn & Gobowen

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Detailed insights for SY11 3LZ

Overview

Postcode SY11 3LZ is located in a rural town, within the Selattyn & Gobowen ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is £48,384 per year. The nearest station is Gobowen, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.3%

Approximately 25.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is £48,384 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY11 3LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn near SY11 3LZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY11 3LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Gobowen

N/A

Walking directions to Gobowen

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
1,979.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.74(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.68(+8%)
Shoplifting
9.62(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-15%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
93.37%
Other Asian
6
1.73%
Other White
6
1.73%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.15%
Other
3
0.86%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
25.17%
No qualifications
58
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
27.92%
Other social rented
39
25.32%
Owns with a mortgage
33
21.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.13%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.19%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Selattyn & Gobowen

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £325K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £241 per square foot) in Selattyn & Gobowen area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,400 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selattyn & Gobowen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£342,500£265
Semi-Detached18£179,500£234
Terraced13£163,000£234
Flats1£135,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selattyn & Gobowen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selattyn & Gobowen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£164,995£142,995
2017£230,000£109,998£132,000£142,995
2018£183,500£112,500£155,000£119,950
2019£242,500£79,500£157,500£111,000
2020£225,000£100,000£159,450£142,500
2021£342,000£116,495£180,000£146,500
2022£365,000£129,995£204,500£142,000
2023£335,000£109,500£178,000£164,375
2024£419,995£126,250£214,995£130,000
2025£355,000£129,000£205,000£162,000
2026£303,500£248,975£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selattyn & Gobowen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selattyn & Gobowen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£152£153
2017£203£157£160£169
2018£196£184£147£158
2019£202£136£181£147
2020£218£105£206£178
2021£218£176£200£185
2022£266£182£229£184
2023£266£232£208£234
2024£258£156£249£196
2025£253£175£222£229
2026£234£277£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selattyn & Gobowen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selattyn & Gobowen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 3LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 3LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025Knowsley, Southlands Avenue, Oswestry, SY11 3NFDetachedFreehold£270,000
07 Mar 2025Charnwood, Whittington Road, Oswestry, SY11 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
23 Apr 20251, Cassidy Drive, Oswestry, SY11 3FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
23 Jan 202617, Bowyer Grange, Oswestry, SY11 3FQDetachedFreehold£455,000
24 Oct 202513, Bowyer Grange, Oswestry, SY11 3FQDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SY11 3LZ postcode area, located within Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY11 3LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDerwen CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGobowen Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY11 3LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY11 3LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-Op Late ShopThe Cross, Gobowen, SY11 3JRWalking directions to Co-Op Late 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 SY11 3LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Emery

Selattyn & Gobowen - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardSelattyn & GobowenE05016064
ParishSelattyn and GobowenE04011352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston RhynE02006023
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 003CE01028912
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY11 3LZ

Is SY11 3LZ (Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn) safe?

The area around SY11 3LZ records about 61 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SY11 3LZ?

The median sale price around SY11 3LZ in Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn is £222,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY11 3LZ?

There are 2 schools close to SY11 3LZ, including Derwen College (Good) and Gobowen Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY11 3LZ?

The closest station to SY11 3LZ is Gobowen, about 366 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY11 3LZ?

SY11 3LZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY11 3LZ (Gobowen, St Martin's & Weston Rhyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY11 3LZ is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Emery (Green Party).

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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.