House Prices in Oswestry, Shropshire

# Oswestry Property Market Summary

Oswestry's property market demonstrates robust growth over recent years, with the current average price of £170,874 across 12,061 properties. The market has shown significant appreciation since 2017, with prices climbing from £268,534 to reach a peak of £322,562 in 2024 – representing strong upward momentum. The 2021-2024 period proved particularly buoyant, with average prices consistently above £290,000, whilst transaction volumes remained healthy, peaking at 786 sales in 2021 during the post-pandemic property boom.

Located on the Welsh border in Shropshire, Oswestry benefits from its position as a historic market town with excellent connectivity to both Shrewsbury and Wrexham. The market has maintained steady activity levels, with annual sales typically ranging between 500-700 transactions, indicating sustained buyer interest. Recent data from 2024 shows continued strength with 701 sales, though early 2025 figures suggest a modest cooling with prices settling around £282,439. This market town appeals to those seeking more affordable property compared to larger regional centres, whilst offering the charm of a traditional border town with good amenities and transport links.

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*Note: The overall average price of £170,874 appears inconsistent with the annual price history data, which may reflect different property types or calculation methodologies in the dataset.*