Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

TF12 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF12 5BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

384

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TF12 5BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

TF12 5BW is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Arlescott in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Broseley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF12 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00146882 (shared with 38 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 5BW. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

TF12 5BW has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

P

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School

Outstanding98 pupils0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central9.9 km
  • Oakengates11.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)11.4 km