York Fields Oswestry, Shropshire
21 addresses across 1 postcode (SY11), about 200 m long. USRN 29600843.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 7).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cae Glas Park, is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 141 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Caxton Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (15); Bungalow, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (20).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (42% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Roy Evans Garage, Oak Street, Oswestry: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land Between 94A Willow Street and Oak Street, Oswestry: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- The Smithfield Hotel, 1 Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2NR: up to 7 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 3 Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TB: up to 1 home, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 141 m and 142 m above sea level (142 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY11 1PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gobowen 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Chirk 107,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Ruabon 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Liverpool Road West Jct Oswestry | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | No. 22 Oswestry | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 36 Oswald Road Parking | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Street Car Park | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 54.2 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Caxton Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caxton Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Oswestry Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Prince's Plaice Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cae Glas Park 3.9 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,830 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,170 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hermon Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 136 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hermon Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ Church | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 29, Bailey Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Hayes | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Llwyd Mansion, 1-3 Cross Street | Listed building, Grade I | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Old Oswestry hillfort, and two adjacent sections of Wat's Dyke | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Brogyntyn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brogyntyn Terrace Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Nursery Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Rock Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Mill Dingle | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Weston Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Baker's Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Marches School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 1–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde White Lion SY11 1BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2019 |
| OsNosh CIC SY11 1LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Centre Spot SY11 1LW | Other catering premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Meat Man SY11 1AL | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Sebastians Hotel And Restaurant SY11 1AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Prince's Plaice SY11 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Willow 56 Cafe SY11 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sefton Place (7); On or near Liverpool Road West (4); On or near Oakhurst Avenue (3); On or near Vyrnwy Place (3); On or near Upper Ash Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SY11 1PD: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cranbrook Drive · Liverpool Road West · Sefton Place · Vyrnwy Place · Park Drive · Findon Drive · Oakhurst Avenue · Alexandra Road · Oak Street · Green End · York Street · Upper Ash Road
All the streets in SY11 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.