SY12 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Oak Drive, 0.4km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00147014 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK DRIVE, SY12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, SY12 0BL.
298
41
£ 43,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SY12 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0BL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0BL has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.7 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.7 km
- Premier Local0.6 km
- Sweetmere0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.5 km
- Market Hotel0.5 km
- The Vaults0.7 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Swan Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coral0.7 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.1 km
- New Wan Loy0.7 km
- Pizza The Mere0.7 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen9.0 km
- Chirk11.4 km
- Ruabon13.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120BL · Data under Open Government Licence