Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

WALKER STREET, TF1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER STREET, TF1 1BA.

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Population

127

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TF1 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF1 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Walker Street, 0.9km from Millfields in Telford. Administratively it sits within Haygate ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 1BA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00187220 (shared with 276 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF1 1BA. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TF1 1BA is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences176
Shoplifting138
Anti-social behaviour92
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Wrekin View Primary School

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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Ercall Wood Academy

Requires Improvement921 pupils0.9 km
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Short Wood Primary School

Good558 pupils1.0 km
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Charlton School

Inadequate1181 pupils1.1 km
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Dothill Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Bubbly's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Dome Vegan0.2 km
  • Lesleys Larder0.1 km
  • Jo Jo's Cake Designs0.1 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Carriages At The Station Hotel0.3 km
  • The Dun Cow0.2 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Plough Inn0.5 km
  • The Bacchus0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Arte E Latte0.3 km
  • Boardroom Gaming Cafe0.3 km
  • Choices Cafe TACT0.5 km
  • Hope-Tea0.2 km
  • Jamaica No Problem Mon0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.3 km
  • Save It Discount Store0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Golden House0.7 km
  • Kebab Ye Take-Away0.3 km
  • Red Dragon0.1 km
  • Royal Balti0.4 km
  • Sangha Sweets And Snacks0.2 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Birtley House Guest House0.7 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)0.3 km
  • Oakengates4.7 km
  • Telford Central5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunelm0.0 km
  • Dunelm0.1 km
  • Cottage Care0.1 km
  • Cottage Care0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km