TF11 8BT is a safe, established residential area on Drayton Road, 0.5km from Haughton in Shifnal. Administratively it sits within Shifnal North ward and the The Wrekin constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF11 8BT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.
Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00187205 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON ROAD, TF11 8BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON ROAD, TF11 8BT.
282
32
£ 46,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TF11 8BT has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF11 8BT. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 149,225
8 sales · Mean £ 154,431
Semi-Detached
£ 200,500
4 sales · Mean £ 198,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF11 8BT has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Idsall School
Shifnal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jacksons Butchers0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Haughton Hall0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Christopher's1.0 km
- Latimers Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Shifnal Balti Ltd0.7 km
- Cottams Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Kebab Ye0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wishing Star0.9 km
- Alexander's Kitchen0.8 km
- Catherines Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Shifnal Fryer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Odfellows Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Anvil Shifnal0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.6 km
- Winking Frog0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shifnal0.9 km
- Telford Central4.9 km
- Cosford5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: TF118BT · Data under Open Government Licence