Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY12 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY12 0DR.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY12 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SY12 0DR has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SY12 0DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Ellesmere in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY12 0DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00187274 (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 0DR. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SY12 0DR has low crime rates — 35 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils0.3 km
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B Hawkins And Son0.4 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Ellesmere Newsagents0.4 km
  • Premier Local0.4 km
  • Stokes Butcher0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ellesmere Comrades Club0.2 km
  • Market Hotel0.3 km
  • The Vaults0.4 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coral0.4 km
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.5 km
  • New Wan Loy0.5 km
  • Pizza The Mere0.4 km
  • Shropshire Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen9.4 km
  • Chirk11.7 km
  • Wem13.2 km