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SY12

ELLESMERE

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY12 is the postcode district for ELLESMERE, located in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £295,915
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£295,915

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

299 Mbps

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.

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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

£284K £292K £300K £308K £316K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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299.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY12 ELLESMERE

What is the average house price in SY12 ELLESMERE?
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 ELLESMERE 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 is the population of SY12 ELLESMERE?
The population of SY12 (ELLESMERE) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY12 ELLESMERE?
There are 6 schools in or near SY12. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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