SY12 0DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scotland Street, 0.2km from Trimpley in Ellesmere. Administratively it sits within Ellesmere Urban ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY12 0DG offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY12 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00147015 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCOTLAND STREET, SY12 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTLAND STREET, SY12 0DG.
358
50
£ 43,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY12 0DG 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 0DG spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY12 0DG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 80,000
9 sales · Mean £ 90,555
Detached
£ 168,995
1 sales · Mean £ 168,995
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY12 0DG has low crime rates — 36 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
8 nearby- B Hawkins And Son0.2 km
- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd0.3 km
- Ellesmere Newsagents0.2 km
- Premier Local0.2 km
- Stokes Butcher0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ellesmere Comrades Club0.1 km
- Market Hotel0.1 km
- The Vaults0.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Swan Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Coral0.2 km
- Ellesmere Rangers Football Club0.6 km
- New Wan Loy0.3 km
- Pizza The Mere0.2 km
- Shropshire Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ellesmere Kebab And Pizza House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gobowen9.5 km
- Chirk11.8 km
- Wem13.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY120DG · Data under Open Government Licence