Property trends for SY11

    SY11 covers the Oswestry area in the north-west borderlands of Shropshire, close to Wales. It is a market town with a mixed residential and commercial character, serving both local communities and commuters from the wider region.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - SY11

    £248,145

    28

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - SY

    £772

    16

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - SY11

    £35,677

    36

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - SY

    4.6%

    5

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SY11

    3.8%

    73

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SY

    3.7%

    36

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — SY11

    Top 5 streets in SY11 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Twyford Lane£1,038,000
    2Ashmore Grove£697,500
    3Morda Close£672,300
    4Queens Park£658,000
    5Salter Close£630,000

    Latest Rent — SY11

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in SY11 is £260,000, placing it below the national average and among the cheaper districts overall. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.5% annually—a notably strong performance that ranks among the fastest-growing areas nationally. Transaction volumes have slowed in the latest year, with 356 sales against a 10-year average of 425 per year, reflecting a recent dip in market activity.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rents in the SY postcode area stand at £754, well below the national average and among the least expensive regions for tenants. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.5% annually, lagging national growth rates. The flat yield has risen to 4.4%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, indicating that rental returns have improved and are now trending upwards.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income is £35,677, somewhat below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x has worsened since 2016 (when it stood at 6.0x), suggesting that property affordability for purchasers has deteriorated over this period. Rental affordability, however, has improved slightly: the rent-to-income ratio has edged down from 22.7% to 22%, making renting fractionally more manageable relative to earnings.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably older, with over-50s making up 45.8% compared to a national average of 39.4%, and those aged 65 and over at 23.5% versus 19.6% nationally. Outright home ownership is strong at 39.1%, well above the national 33.7%, reflecting the older demographic profile. The employment mix shows a higher proportion in trades (13.9% against 10.5% nationally) and caring professions (11.6% versus 9.2%), while professional employment is below average at 15.2%.

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