Town Pop. 18,796

Living in Oswestry: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oswestry scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Oswestry most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 55/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the SY10 postcode district, Oswestry ranks 3rd. It scores 12 points above the SY10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Oswestry sits 43 points above the SY10 district figure of 25/100. For the surrounding area, see SY10 postcode district.

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Oswestry scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 719 crimes

↑ 15% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 294 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 142 crimes

↑ 12% above national average

Shoplifting 129 crimes

↓ 12% below national average

Public order 119 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 273 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 115 crimes
2 Parking Area 104 crimes
3 Bailey Street 61 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9 µg/m³

Green Space 71

Parks Ample 12

Sports Pitches Ample 6

Allotments Adequate 3

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools

6 schools in area · 8 within 4km

6Good

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Morda CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
The Marches SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Woodside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital13.7 mi

Princess Royal Hospital23.5 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital24.2 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,918 patients per GP

6dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Shropshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 544 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.7%Student4.1%Other inactive9.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary35.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership62.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27

A £1,685

B £1,966

C £2,247

D £2,528

E £3,090

F £3,652

G £4,213

H £5,056

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Gobowen 2.6 mi

Chirk 5.3 mi

Ruabon 9 mi

J7 M54 23.9 mi

J7 M54 24.5 mi

J12 M53 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 25

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 32

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21

Retail Shopping Ample 166

Takeaways Ample 27

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£200,000	120
Detached	£287,500	27
Semi-detached	£195,000	49
Terraced	£182,500	40

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Oswestry a nice place to live?

Oswestry is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oswestry is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Oswestry?

Oswestry has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 1,676 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oswestry?

Among the top-rated schools in Oswestry are Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery, Morda CofE Primary School and Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Oswestry in total.

What are house prices like in Oswestry?

The current median house price in Oswestry is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,500, semi-detached £195,000, terraced £182,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 120 sales recorded in the past 12 months.