SY12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SY12 district covers Ellesmere, Baschurch, Oswestry. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£268k
England £300k
Recorded crime
51
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£35,487
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
75%
of homes
Council tax
£2,411
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
20 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in SY12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£385k
Semi-detached
£226k
Terraced
£184k
Flat
£112k
Primary schools in SY12
- Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery · SY12 0JE · Good (2023)
- Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery · SY12 9LT · Remains Outstanding (2022)
- Ellesmere Primary School · SY12 9EU · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 39% in England
- Welshampton CofE Primary School · SY12 0PG · Good (2024) · Bottom 34% in England
Secondary schools in SY12
- Lakelands Academy · SY12 0EA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 22% in England
Fee-paying schools in SY12
- Ellesmere College · SY12 9AB · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in SY12
- Ellesmere Ducklings Pre-School · SY12 9EU · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Poppets Nursery · SY12 0EJ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SY12
- Churchmere Medical Group · SY12 0DB
Neighbourhoods in SY12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SY12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere | 91% | £268k | Low | 19 min |
| Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill | 9% | £352k | Very low | 28 min |
Questions
Where is the SY12 postcode?
SY12 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Ellesmere, Baschurch, Oswestry, with 381 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SY12?
The typical home price across SY12's neighbourhoods is £268k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SY12?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SY12 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.