SY12 0DQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Cross in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY12, SY12 0DQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00147019 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY12 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY12 0DQ.
382
53
£ 43,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0DQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SY12 0DQ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0DQ. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0DQ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
9 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.3 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.3 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.3 km
- Premier Local0.4 km
- Stokes Butcher0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.5 km
- Market Hotel0.5 km
- The Vaults0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Swan Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coral0.4 km
- New Wan Loy0.3 km
- Pizza The Mere0.3 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.4 km
- The Boathouse Ellesemere0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen10.0 km
- Chirk12.1 km
- Wem13.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120DQ · Data under Open Government Licence