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SY12 0DG

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Ellesmere Urban

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Overview

Postcode SY12 0DG is located in a rural town, within the Ellesmere Urban ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ellesmere area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellesmere is £47,874 per year. The nearest station is Gobowen, about 5.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castlefields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Ellesmere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ellesmere has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ellesmere is £47,874 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from SY12 0DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere near SY12 0DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gobowen located about 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY12 0DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCastlefieldsLargeWalking directions to Castlefields
0.3 miCremorne GardensMediumWalking directions to Cremorne Gardens

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
3,266.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.49(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.88(-27%)
Burglary
7.16(+76%)
Public order
4.3(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
86.07%
Other White
31
8.64%
Other
4
1.11%
Chinese
3
0.84%
Indian
3
0.84%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.38%
No qualifications
80
24.62%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
98
44.95%
Owns outright
60
27.52%
Owns with a mortgage
32
14.68%
Other social rented
13
5.96%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.67%
Total households: 218

Property prices in Ellesmere Urban

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £296K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Ellesmere Urban area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £572,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ellesmere Urban over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£347,500£305
Semi-Detached36£231,475£244
Terraced10£170,998£214
Flats3£126,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ellesmere Urban

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellesmere Urban.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,475£104,063£144,500£121,000
2017£213,500£105,000£162,750£147,975
2018£222,473£115,000£169,995£148,475
2019£259,995£158,500£162,498£142,250
2020£235,000£102,500£173,000£161,500
2021£290,000£137,500£187,998£163,000
2022£310,000£139,995£227,498£151,998
2023£339,500£132,000£222,475£180,000
2024£344,998£134,998£212,498£137,498
2025£375,000£126,000£216,500£165,000
2026£304,995£127,500£210,000£169,995
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellesmere Urban.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellesmere Urban.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£132£160£148
2017£199£188£196£171
2018£194£151£194£186
2019£212£218£217£178
2020£224£167£204£208
2021£224£186£213£192
2022£270£201£253£215
2023£296£238£245£212
2024£276£203£272£228
2025£291£191£238£200
2026£316£171£228£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellesmere Urban.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ellesmere Urban in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY12 0DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY12 0DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20258, Victoria Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0ABTerracedFreehold£120,000
08 Jan 20267, Sycamore Crescent, Ellesmere, SY12 0EEDetachedFreehold£480,000
04 Jul 20253, Trimpley Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0ADTerracedFreehold£100,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 1, Stanham House, Trimpley Court, Ellesmere, SY12 0NYFlatsLeasehold£100,000
17 Dec 202510, Trimpley Court, Ellesmere, SY12 0NYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the SY12 0DG postcode area, located within Ellesmere, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY12 0DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryLakelands AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEllesmere Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableEllesmere CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY12 0DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY12 0DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoCanal Way, Ellesmere, SY12 0EJWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miThe Local3A Scotland Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0DEWalking directions to The Local
0.1 miEllesmere Newsagents1-3 High Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0ESWalking directions to Ellesmere Newsagents
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food25 Cross Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0AWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miLondisChurch Street, Shropshire, SY12 0HFWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY12 0DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rosie Harriet Radford

Ellesmere Urban - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardEllesmere UrbanE05016037
ParishEllesmere UrbanE04011270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EllesmereE02006017
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 004CE01028866
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY12 0DG

Is SY12 0DG (Ellesmere) safe?

The area around SY12 0DG records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY12 0DG?

The median sale price around SY12 0DG in Ellesmere is £240,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY12 0DG?

There are 3 schools close to SY12 0DG, including Lakelands Academy (Good), Ellesmere Primary School (Good) and Ellesmere College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY12 0DG?

SY12 0DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY12 0DG (Ellesmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY12 0DG is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rosie Harriet Radford (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.