SY12 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cross Street, 0.1km from Cross in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00147008 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, SY12 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, SY12 0AR.
331
48
£ 43,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0AR 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
SY12 0AR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0AR. The average age is 48.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0AR has low crime rates — 31 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 Son0.0 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.0 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.0 km
- Premier Local0.1 km
- Stokes Butcher0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.2 km
- Market Hotel0.2 km
- The Vaults0.1 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Swan Hotel0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Coral0.1 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.8 km
- New Wan Loy0.0 km
- Pizza The Mere0.0 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen9.7 km
- Chirk12.0 km
- Wem13.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120AR · Data under Open Government Licence