Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

MARKET SQUARE, TF1 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, TF1 1BU.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /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: TF1 1BU 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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2/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

TF1 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

TF1 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Square, 0.8km from Millfields in Telford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 1BU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Telford and Wrekin.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00071276 (shared with 24 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 1BU. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.3%
Asian / British Asian28.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around TF1 1BU is above average at 121 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 offences173
Shoplifting138
Anti-social behaviour99
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.2 km
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Wrekin View Primary School

Good475 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Charlton School

Inadequate1181 pupils0.9 km
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Short Wood Primary School

Good558 pupils1.0 km
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Ercall Wood Academy

Requires Improvement921 pupils1.0 km
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Dothill Primary School

Good349 pupils1.3 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good418 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Birtley House Guest House0.9 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Confections & Creations0.1 km
  • Catherine's Bakery0.1 km
  • Chata Polska Express0.1 km
  • D's Sweet Creations0.1 km
  • Hills0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Plough Inn0.3 km
  • The Bacchus0.1 km
  • The Beacon0.0 km
  • The Boot Micropub0.0 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Chop And Wok0.3 km
  • Garden Room Bistro0.1 km
  • Red Brick0.1 km
  • Sofias Cafe0.1 km
  • Steaming Mug Coffee House0.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.1 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.0 km
  • Save It Discount Store0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Burger Plus0.1 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.0 km
  • Kebab Way0.1 km
  • New City0.2 km
  • Oriental Chef0.1 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)0.1 km
  • Oakengates4.6 km
  • Telford Central5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Shropshire Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km