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SY11 4QA

Shrewsbury Road

Oswestry South East

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Detailed insights for SY11 4QA

Overview

Postcode SY11 4QA is located in an urban city, within the Oswestry South East area of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oswestry East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oswestry East is £43,855 per year. The median sale price in Oswestry South East is £207,500 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £272,500. The nearest station is Gobowen, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
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 13,472 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Oswestry East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 4QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Oswestry East near SY11 4QA 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
419.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.54(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
24(+123%)
Shoplifting
21.66(+149%)
Other theft
16.39(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.78(+20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
96.02%
Other White
14
3.48%
Irish
1
0.25%
Other
1
0.25%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
25.36%
No qualifications
82
23.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
49.23%
Owns with a mortgage
45
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Oswestry South East

Median price: £207,500
Price per sq ft: £259
Sales (last 12 months): 48
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £273K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Oswestry South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £419,000.

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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£287,500£266
Semi-Detached25£199,995£279
Terraced10£154,250£207
Flats1£105,000£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oswestry South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oswestry South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,500£140,000£122,000
2017£200,000£151,975£117,000
2018£221,000£134,950£115,000
2019£190,000£154,000£122,000
2020£220,500£153,675£123,000
2021£240,000£178,750£142,750
2022£285,000£177,500£157,000
2023£261,000£185,000£178,100
2024£265,500£188,975£169,500
2025£299,973£199,995£167,500
2026£280,000£212,500£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oswestry South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oswestry South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£144£170
2017£192£161£154
2018£189£180£159
2019£229£210£169
2020£212£170£190
2021£222£213£195
2022£283£228£200
2023£231£235£215
2024£283£276£262
2025£277£287£210
2026£256£279£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oswestry South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 4QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY11 4QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025160, College Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RZTerracedFreehold£219,950
16 May 2025125, College Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
31 Oct 2025Carreg Llwyd House, Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£419,000
12 Jun 202662, Oak Drive, Oswestry, SY11 2RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 Apr 202656, Oak Drive, Oswestry, SY11 2RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the SY11 4QA postcode area, located within Oswestry East, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SY11 4QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter
0.9 miSecondaryThe Marches SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SY11 4QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY11 4QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsShrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMorrisonsShrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miAldiShrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RTWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTop Shop49a Laburnum Drive, Oswestry, SY11 2QPWalking directions to Top Shop
0.5 miAsda On The MoveShrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4JAWalking directions to Asda On The Move

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district.

Band A£1,685
Band B£1,966
Band C£2,247
Band D£2,528
Band E£3,090
Band F£3,652
Band G£4,214
Band H£5,056

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 4QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Owen

Oswestry South 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 South EastE05016056
ParishOswestryE04012254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oswestry EastE02006024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 006EE01028904
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY11 4QA

Is SY11 4QA (Oswestry East) safe?

The area around SY11 4QA records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 SY11 4QA?

The median sale price around SY11 4QA in Oswestry South East is £207,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY11 4QA?

There are 2 schools close to SY11 4QA, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (Good) and The Marches School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SY11 4QA?

SY11 4QA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY11 4QA (Oswestry East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY11 4QA is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Owen (Liberal Democrats).