Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

RUSHEN COURT, TF1 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHEN COURT, TF1 1HL.

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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 1HL 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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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

TF1 1HL has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TF1 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rushen Court, 0.8km from Millfields in Telford. Administratively it sits within Haygate ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 1HL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 1HL 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 1HL. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around TF1 1HL is above average at 107 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 offences156
Shoplifting107
Anti-social behaviour77
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.2 km
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Ercall Wood Academy

Requires Improvement921 pupils0.7 km
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Short Wood Primary School

Good558 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils1.0 km
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Wrekin View Primary School

Good475 pupils1.0 km
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Charlton School

Inadequate1181 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Bubbly's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Dome Vegan0.3 km
  • Lesleys Larder0.3 km
  • Jo Jo's Cake Designs0.3 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Carriages At The Station Hotel0.3 km
  • The Dun Cow0.3 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Plough Inn0.6 km
  • The Bacchus0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Arte E Latte0.5 km
  • Boardroom Gaming Cafe0.3 km
  • Choices Cafe TACT0.7 km
  • Hope-Tea0.3 km
  • Jamaica No Problem Mon0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Golden House1.0 km
  • Kebab Ye Take-Away0.5 km
  • Red Dragon0.3 km
  • Royal Balti0.6 km
  • Sangha Sweets And Snacks0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)0.3 km
  • Oakengates4.5 km
  • Telford Central5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Centre0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Wellington Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km