Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY12 0BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY12 0BF 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 49, SY12 0BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SY12 0BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY12 0BF 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 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00147016 (shared with 13 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 0BF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 0BF has low crime rates — 33 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 behaviour24
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Academy

Good555 pupils0.3 km
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Ellesmere Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B Hawkins And Son0.6 km
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Ellesmere Newsagents0.6 km
  • Premier Local0.5 km
  • Sweetmere0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ellesmere Comrades Club0.3 km
  • Market Hotel0.4 km
  • The Vaults0.6 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coral0.6 km
  • Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.2 km
  • New Wan Loy0.6 km
  • Pizza The Mere0.6 km
  • Shropshire Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gobowen9.2 km
  • Chirk11.5 km
  • Ruabon13.1 km