SY11 — OSWESTRY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY11 is £270,946, which is 14% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY11 cost 5.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY11 have fallen 17.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£345,177	428
Semi-detached	£208,857	415
Terraced	£172,926	303
Flat	£132,702	62
All types	£270,946	1271

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY11 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY11 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Gobowen Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Meadows Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Moreton Hall School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Oswestry School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY11 are 283.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

283.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY11 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY11 — OSWESTRY

Area Summary

SY11 (OSWESTRY) offers property prices near the national average (£270,946), low crime (86% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (283 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY10

OSWESTRY

£343K

▼ 7.8% YoY

SY12

ELLESMERE

£296K

▲ 1.6% YoY

SY13

WHITCHURCH

£310K

▼ 2.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY11?

The average house price in SY11 (OSWESTRY) is £270,946, based on 1271 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.0% over the past year.

Is SY11 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY11 is significantly below the national average (11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY11?

There are 11 schools in or near SY11. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY11?

Council tax in SY11 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY11?

The average broadband download speed in SY11 is 283 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY11 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY11 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.