TF12 5BQ is a mixed residential area located 1.2km from Arlescott in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Broseley ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TF12 5BQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for TF12 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00146882 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TF12 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF12 5BQ.
384
43
£ 42,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, TF12 5BQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 43 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF12 5BQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central11.0 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)11.9 km
- Oakengates12.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TF125BQ · Data under Open Government Licence