SY12 0AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.1km from Cross in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00147015 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, SY12 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, SY12 0AN.
358
50
£ 43,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0AN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY12 0AN spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0AN. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0AN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
8 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.1 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.1 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.1 km
- Premier Local0.0 km
- Stokes Butcher0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.1 km
- Market Hotel0.1 km
- The Vaults0.1 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Coral0.1 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.7 km
- New Wan Loy0.1 km
- Pizza The Mere0.1 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen9.6 km
- Chirk11.9 km
- Wem13.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120AN · Data under Open Government Licence