SY12 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 380 active and 44 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY12 (26%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY12 are around £264k, up 1.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY12 at 170 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SY12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY12 postcode area.
8,918
47
£ 43,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SY12 is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £264k. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Martin Wilson School
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery
Criftins CofE Primary School
Welshampton CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere Primary School
Greenfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Freshmere
- Cockshutt Convenience Shop
- B Hawkins And Son
- Brooklands Dairy
- Moolah
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Olive Catering
- Pete's Sandwich Bar
- Pizza The Mere
- Shropshire Fish Bar
- The Boathouse Ellesemere
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club
- Market Hotel
- Red Lion Hotel
- Swan Hotel
- The Ellesmere Hotel Ltd
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House
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Area Profile: SY12 · Data under Open Government Licence