Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Oswestry customers search.
SEO, Google Maps and websites in Oswestry
SEO Agency Oswestry
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Oswestry, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across SY10 and SY11, including Coney Green and Woodside.
Postcode districts:SY10SY11
Local people18,166
Dentist searches880
Businesses15,920
Repair garages360
7/20
of the top 20 electricians on Oswestry's Google map show no website.
Oswestry at a glance
The Oswestry built-up area is home to about 18,200 people
That is 2% more than in mid-2022. 61.1% of households own their home.
18,166people
2%change since mid-2022
8,728households
61.1%of homes are owner-occupied
20.9%of homes are rented privately
333,162people in the wider district
Oswestry's business base
90% of businesses in the Shropshire district employ fewer than ten people
Of the district's 15,920 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses, 19.4% are agriculture, forestry and fishing firms.
15,920VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
90%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
855registered workplaces in Oswestry's neighbourhood areas
3,100sole proprietors
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
Firms by trade
360Vehicle repair garages
315House builders
315Electricians
260Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
235Hair and beauty salons
205Landscapers
160Accountancy firms
130Joiners
Owner-operators in Oswestry
14.1% of Oswestry's working residents work for themselves
Of them, 1,050 work without employees and 236 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.
14.1%of working residents are self-employed
1,050self-employed without employees
236self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales
What people in Oswestry search for each month
"dentist oswestry" has the most searches of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure
"dentist oswestry" averages 880 searches a month across the UK; "plumber oswestry" 320, "roofer oswestry" 210 and "accountant oswestry" 110.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist oswestry" | 880 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "plumber oswestry" | 320 | Busiest month: Oct | 7 | 6 of 20 | Lower |
| "roofer oswestry" | 210 | Busiest month: Sep | 6 | 3 of 10 | Lower |
| "accountant oswestry" | 110 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "electrician oswestry" | 110 | Busiest month: Nov | 10 | 7 of 20 | Lower |
| "locksmith oswestry" | 110 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "builder oswestry" | 90 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "cleaner oswestry" | 20 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
880searches a month for "dentist oswestry": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Mar
Advertisers bid about £2.00 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $2.66 a click.
Google Maps competition in Oswestry
7 of the top 20 electricians on Oswestry's map show no website
At least half of the top 20 have 10 reviews or more, and their average rating is 4.88. On the same map, 6 of the top 20 plumbers and 3 of the top 10 roofers show no website.
Google Maps around Oswestry: the top listings
Plumber
6 of the top 20 show no website
7 median Google reviews
4.48 average rating
Electrician
7 of the top 20 show no website
10 median Google reviews
4.88 average rating
Roofer
3 of the top 10 show no website
6 median Google reviews
4.97 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
OswestryUK median
05101520
Plumber 7
Electrician 10
Roofer 6
| Trade | Oswestry | UK median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 7 | 19 |
| Electrician | 10 | 9 |
| Roofer | 6 | 11 |
Check your gap
Where would your reviews put you on Oswestry's map?
7
reviews behind the Oswestry median for plumbers on the map (7).
Reviews are one of several signals Google Maps uses.
Build past the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Cover every place you serve
A page each for Coney Green and Woodside and the rest of the area around Oswestry, before competitors do.
Oswestry's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, regular posts, local citations and new reviews every month.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Oswestry?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 7 of the top 20 electricians on Oswestry's Google map show no website. Websites for Oswestry businesses
How businesses start and close near Oswestry
1,165 businesses started in the Shropshire district in 2024
1,095 closed. 49.8% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.
1,165businesses started
1,095businesses closed
49.8%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
13,645active businesses
Across the UK
The national picture
Read Oswestry's figures against these two from the UK.
Websites
78%
78% of UK businesses have a website; 21% say they don't (24% of sole traders)
Trust
55%
55% of UK adults responsible for home repairs say it is difficult to find a trader they trust to deliver good-quality work; only 27% say it is easy
What this means for an Oswestry service business
Of the service phrases Google Ads has figures for, "dentist oswestry" is searched most often, at 880 searches a month across the UK, and "plumber oswestry" comes next at 320 a month. For "electrician" around Oswestry, 7 of the top 20 Google Maps results show no website; if your own listing has no website link, adding one is worth checking. At least half of those 20 listings have 10 reviews or more.
Plans for Oswestry businesses
Same plans, same senior team, wherever you are.
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
“Best SEO Agency out there. Alex and the team have been incredibly helpful and insightful with building our hospitality furniture website seo rankings and with lots of technical help. Would recommend straight away to anyone looking for an agency that covers everything from SEO level to technical website details. Prompt replies, attention to detail and they go above and beyond. Thanks guys.”
Oswestry FAQs
What Oswestry business owners ask us
Do you work with businesses in Oswestry?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Oswestry.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Oswestry?
"dentist oswestry" averaged 880 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for a plumber in Oswestry?
Searches for "plumber oswestry" across the UK peaked in October 2025 at 590, against an average of 320 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Oswestry?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist oswestry" averages 880 searches a month across the UK, and 7 of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Oswestry show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How big is Oswestry?
About 18,200 people live in the Oswestry built-up area (mid-2024).
How crowded is Google Maps for electricians in Oswestry?
Of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Oswestry, 7 show no website, and half or more of them have at least 10 reviews.
How many people in Oswestry work for themselves?
14.1% of working residents in Oswestry are self-employed (Census 2021).
How many businesses are there in Oswestry?
The Shropshire district has 15,920 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 90% employ fewer than ten people.
Nearby areas we cover
Oswestry and the places around it
Within 7 miles
- Coney Green0.1 mi
- Woodside0.6 mi
- Morda1.2 mi
- Brogyntyn Park1.3 mi
- Weston1.3 mi
- Middleton1.5 mi
- Coed y Go1.6 mi
- Park Hall1.6 mi
- Pentre Clawdd1.6 mi
- Pentre-clawdd1.6 mi
- Nant y Caws1.8 mi
- Nant-y-Caws1.8 mi
Other towns we cover nearby
Shropshire
All towns we cover in Shropshire
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
First steps for a Oswestry business
- Win the map around Oswestry
Service areas set to SY10 and SY11, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Oswestry's median on Google Maps.
- Pages for the places you cover
Coney Green, Woodside and Morda: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Be named by AI assistants
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Oswestry customers ask.
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