Oswestry vs Ruabon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ruabon wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Oswestry has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Oswestry
£281,541
Ruabon
£214,061
Crime Rate
Oswestry
48.3
Ruabon
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Oswestry
100.0%
Ruabon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Oswestry
364.7
Ruabon
304.7
EPC Rating
Oswestry
69.1
Ruabon
69.4
Median Income
Oswestry
£29,576
Ruabon
£29,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,061, Ruabon undercuts Oswestry (£281,541) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Oswestry is a flat at £106,286, while in Ruabon it is a terraced at £158,139.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Ruabon (£237,000 vs £106,286).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oswestry prices grew faster — 29% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Oswestry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Ruabon. The most common crime category in Oswestry is violent-crime, while in Ruabon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Oswestry and Ruabon. Oswestry has 5 schools and Ruabon has 0 schools.
Oswestry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruabon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Oswestry | Ruabon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 0 |
| Primary | 4 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Oswestry averages 364.7 Mbps – ahead of Ruabon's 304.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.6% of premises in Oswestry and 95.2% in Ruabon. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Oswestry and 52.5% in Ruabon.
Oswestry is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (365 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ruabon, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Oswestry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Oswestry and £1,319 in Ruabon. 59.2% of homes in Oswestry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Ruabon.
Oswestry has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Oswestry and £29,535 in Ruabon. The median age is 48.1 in Oswestry and 46 in Ruabon. Employment rates stand at 56% in Oswestry and 56% in Ruabon. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Oswestry versus 65.5% in Ruabon. Oswestry has a population of 17,500 and Ruabon has 3,414.
| Indicator | Oswestry | Ruabon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,500 | 3,414 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,535 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.8% |
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