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SY12 0QS

The Meres

Shropshire

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Ellesmere / The Meres / SY12 0QS

Overview

Postcode SY12 0QS is located in a rural village, within the The Meres ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Ellesmere area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ellesmere is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Wem located about 6.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ellesmere has a moderate 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

7/10

Ellesmere has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Ellesmere is £43,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY12 0QS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wem located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in The Meres

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in The Meres area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £819,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£436,500
Flats1£124,000
Semi-Detached9£214,000
Terraced4£267,750

10 years price trend in The Meres

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWelshampton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.