SY12 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beech Drive, 0.5km from Ellesmere 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 26.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00147013 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH DRIVE, SY12 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, SY12 0BU.
218
51
£ 43,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0BU 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY12 0BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0BU. The average age is 50.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 186,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0BU has low crime rates — 26 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 Son0.8 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.8 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.8 km
- Premier Local0.7 km
- Sweetmere0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.6 km
- Market Hotel0.6 km
- The Vaults0.8 km
- Swan Hotel0.8 km
- The Ellesmere Hotel Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Coral0.8 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.2 km
- New Wan Loy0.8 km
- Pizza The Mere0.8 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen8.9 km
- Chirk11.3 km
- Ruabon13.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120BU · Data under Open Government Licence