Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WILLOW CRESCENT, SY12 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CRESCENT, SY12 0AJ.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY12 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SY12 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £331k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY12 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Willow Crescent, 0.1km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY12, SY12 0AJ offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00147011 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0AJ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

2 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 197,497

2 sales · Mean £ 197,497

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY12 0AJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils0.7 km
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ellesmere Comrades Club0.2 km
  • Market Hotel0.2 km
  • The Vaults0.2 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Swan Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coral0.2 km
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.6 km
  • New Wan Loy0.2 km
  • Pizza The Mere0.2 km
  • Shropshire Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen9.6 km
  • Chirk11.8 km
  • Wem13.2 km