Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY12 postcode area.

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Population

8,918

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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7/10
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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.

home £264,875 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences616
Anti-social behaviour194
Shoplifting180
Criminal damage and arson114
Public order110

school Local Schools

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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils
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Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good74 pupils
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Criftins CofE Primary School

Outstanding99 pupils
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Welshampton CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement73 pupils
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils
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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils
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Greenfields Primary School

Good385 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Freshmere
  • B Hawkins And Son
  • Brooklands Dairy
  • Moolah
  • Oteley Estate
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Asian Spices
  • Coco Cafe Bar
  • Coral
  • Corner House Cafe
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ellesmere Comrades Club
  • Market Hotel
  • Red Lion Hotel
  • Swan Hotel
  • The Ellesmere Hotel Ltd
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd