Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

WALKER STREET, TF1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF1 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, TF1 1BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 38.2% year-on-year.

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

TF1 1BD 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 1BD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 38.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00071433 (shared with 40 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 1BD. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 144,000

2 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

Crime around TF1 1BD is above average at 123 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 offences183
Shoplifting138
Anti-social behaviour93
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils0.8 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 pupils0.9 km
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Charlton School

Inadequate1181 pupils1.0 km
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Dothill Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Bubbly's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Dome Vegan0.1 km
  • Lesleys Larder0.1 km
  • Jo Jo's Cake Designs0.1 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Carriages At The Station Hotel0.2 km
  • The Dun Cow0.1 km
  • Plough Inn0.4 km
  • The Bacchus0.2 km
  • The Beacon0.2 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Arte E Latte0.3 km
  • Boardroom Gaming Cafe0.2 km
  • Choices Cafe TACT0.5 km
  • Hope-Tea0.1 km
  • Jamaica No Problem Mon0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Golden House0.8 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
  • The Lord Nelson0.5 km
  • Birtley House Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)0.2 km
  • Oakengates4.6 km
  • Telford Central5.8 km

Bus Stops

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