# Ellesmere (SY12) Market Analysis SY12 covers Ellesmere, a market town in Shropshire with a trajectory score of 51.0/100, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.9% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.1% annually. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.8% over the same period. The district sits in the latent stage of gentrification, suggesting limited visible regeneration activity currently. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market with modest price appreciation, typical of secondary towns where investor interest centres on yield rather than rapid capital growth. Employment patterns and infrastructure connectivity will likely influence future performance.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Ellesmere · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.8 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Ellesmere (SY12) common questions
Is Ellesmere up and coming?
Ellesmere (SY12) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 61% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ellesmere safe?
Ellesmere has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ellesmere?
The average property price in Ellesmere (SY12) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ellesmere?
The median monthly rent in Ellesmere (SY12) is £795 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ellesmere?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chester (CH2), Chester (CH1), Craven Arms (SY7), Ellesmere Port (CH65). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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