Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

FORESTER ROAD, TF12 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESTER ROAD, TF12 5BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TF12 5BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £267k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 37.7% year-on-year.

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

TF12 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Forester Road, 0.3km from Rough Lane in Broseley. Administratively it sits within Broseley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TF12, TF12 5BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 37.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TF12 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00146877 (shared with 7 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 TF12 5BS. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

9 sales · Mean £ 297,216

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

13 sales · Mean £ 199,346

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

TF12 5BS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding218 pupils0.4 km
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Broseley CE Primary School

Good236 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Forester Arms0.4 km
  • The Duke Of York0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Moon Hon0.9 km
  • Zengh Fine Indian Dining0.9 km
  • Pizza And Kebab Grill1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Broseley Guest House0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Retail Wheatland Garage0.3 km
  • Broseley Newsagents J And ME Homer Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Broseley Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Broseley Square0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central8.1 km
  • Shifnal9.3 km
  • Oakengates9.5 km