Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CAMBRIA AVENUE, SY12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIA AVENUE, SY12 0BJ.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY12 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SY12 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% 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.

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

SY12 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Cambria Avenue, 0.4km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY12 0BJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147014 (shared with 8 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 0BJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 153,333

Detached

£ 144,000

1 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

SY12 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils0.3 km
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B Hawkins And Son0.7 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Ellesmere Newsagents0.7 km
  • Premier Local0.6 km
  • Sweetmere0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ellesmere Comrades Club0.4 km
  • Market Hotel0.5 km
  • The Vaults0.7 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • Swan Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coral0.7 km
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.1 km
  • New Wan Loy0.7 km
  • Pizza The Mere0.7 km
  • Shropshire Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen9.1 km
  • Chirk11.4 km
  • Ruabon13.1 km