SY12 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.1km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY12 0AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00147012 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, SY12 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, SY12 0AB.
210
54
£ 43,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY12 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 67% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0AB. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 144,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0AB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.2 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.2 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.2 km
- Premier Local0.2 km
- Stokes Butcher0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.0 km
- Market Hotel0.1 km
- The Vaults0.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Swan Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coral0.2 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.5 km
- New Wan Loy0.2 km
- Pizza The Mere0.3 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen9.5 km
- Chirk11.8 km
- Wem13.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120AB · Data under Open Government Licence