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Oswestry

City in Shropshire, United Kingdom

Overview

Oswestry is a historic market town set in Shropshire, near the Welsh border, boasting medieval streets, a lively market, and rich local culture. Its blend of heritage attractions, friendly community, and access to stunning countryside make it ideal for relaxed exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Shropshire
Population
15,613
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.86°, -3.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,382
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
913 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
25
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
263.0
Airport
CEG
Distance
36 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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