SY12 — ELLESMERE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY12 is £295,915, which is 6% below the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Property values in SY12 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in SY12 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£381,177	171
Semi-detached	£215,387	149
Terraced	£177,394	79
Flat	£145,884	13
All types	£295,915	441

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY12 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY12 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Welshampton CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ellesmere College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Lakelands Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Ellesmere Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY12 are 299.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY12 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY12 — ELLESMERE

Area Summary

SY12 (ELLESMERE) offers property prices near the national average (£295,915), low crime (91% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (299 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY11

OSWESTRY

£271K

▼ 17.0% YoY

SY13

WHITCHURCH

£310K

▼ 2.7% YoY

SY14

MALPAS

£462K

▲ 0.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY12?

The average house price in SY12 (ELLESMERE) is £295,915, based on 441 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is SY12 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY12 is significantly below the national average (7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY12?

There are 6 schools in or near SY12. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY12?

Council tax in SY12 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY12?

The average broadband download speed in SY12 is 299 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY12 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.