SY12 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oswestry Road, 0.5km from Ellesmere in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY12 0BY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00147013 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSWESTRY ROAD, SY12 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWESTRY ROAD, SY12 0BY.
218
51
£ 43,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY12 0BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £128k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0BY. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 120,997
2 sales · Mean £ 120,997
Semi-Detached
£ 120,747
16 sales · Mean £ 115,811
Terraced
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,599
Flat
£ 89,995
1 sales · Mean £ 89,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0BY has low crime rates — 17 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
7 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.9 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.9 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.9 km
- Premier Local0.8 km
- Sweetmere0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.7 km
- Market Hotel0.7 km
- The Vaults0.9 km
- Swan Hotel0.9 km
- The Ellesmere Hotel Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Coral0.9 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.3 km
- New Wan Loy0.9 km
- Pizza The Mere0.9 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen8.9 km
- Chirk11.3 km
- Ruabon13.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120BY · Data under Open Government Licence