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Area guide · Shropshire

Living in Oswestry

A snapshot of life in Oswestry, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Oswestry is a town in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 17,500. The average house price is £281,541 and the overall crime rate is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Oswestry ranks

Population

17,500

Avg House Price

£281,541

Crime Rate

48.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

365 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,576

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Oswestry's detached homes (£382,570) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£106,286).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Oswestry prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£217,605 → £281,541).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£382,570	£345,000	229
Semi-Detached	£221,651	£209,475	160
Terraced	£182,906	£167,500	122
Flat	£106,286	£105,500	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Oswestry is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Oswestry: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery	Primary	Good
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
The Marches School	Secondary	Good
The Meadows Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodside Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Oswestry averages 365 Mbps — 265% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Oswestry homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.1
% Rated C or Above	59.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,405

Demographics & Economy

Population	17,500
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£29,576
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Oswestry?

The average house price in Oswestry is £281,541 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Oswestry?

The most affordable entry point in Oswestry is a flat, with an average price of £106,286.

Is Oswestry a safe place to live?

Oswestry has a recorded crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Oswestry?

Oswestry has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Oswestry?

Average broadband download speeds in Oswestry are around 365 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.6% of premises.

How big is Oswestry?

Oswestry is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 17,500.

Most compared with

How does Oswestry stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Oswestry

House price: £207,806 · £281,541
Crime rate: 84.9 · 48.3
Distance: 8.4 mi

Brynteg

Oswestry

House price: £231,448 · £281,541
Crime rate: 85 · 48.3
Distance: 14.5 mi

Chirk

Oswestry

House price: £240,097 · £281,541
Crime rate: 84.7 · 48.3
Distance: 5.7 mi

Coedpoeth

Oswestry

House price: £208,899 · £281,541
Crime rate: 84.6 · 48.3
Distance: 13.7 mi

Ellesmere

Oswestry

House price: £285,352 · £281,541
Crime rate: 48.4 · 48.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

Gobowen

Oswestry

House price: £226,823 · £281,541
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.3
Distance: 2.8 mi

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