Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

OAK DRIVE, SY12 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, SY12 0BN.

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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 0BN 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY12 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 27.1% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BN 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 0BN. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 151,500

8 sales · Mean £ 151,937

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

SY12 0BN 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils0.4 km
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange0.8 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 Hotel0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coral0.7 km
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.2 km
  • New Wan Loy0.6 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 House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen9.1 km
  • Chirk11.4 km
  • Ruabon13.0 km