Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

CHAPEL LANE, TF3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, TF3 1BS.

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

205

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF3 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TF3 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Lane, 0.4km from Aqueduct in Telford. Administratively it sits within Dawley & Aqueduct ward and the Telford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00071300 (shared with 5 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 TF3 1BS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

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

TF3 1BS has low crime rates — 31 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Aqueduct Primary School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.3 km
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Madeley Academy

Good1237 pupils0.7 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.7 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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Madeley Nursery School

Outstanding65 pupils1.3 km
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Queensway

Good118 pupils1.3 km
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Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Sandwich Box0.8 km
  • Brookside Central Community Café0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Furnaces1.0 km
  • Britannia inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brookside Community Pantry0.9 km
  • Majestic Stores0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Brookside Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Li Garden1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central3.4 km
  • Oakengates4.9 km
  • Shifnal6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellis Peters Drive0.2 km
  • Ellis Peters Drive0.3 km
  • Willow Bank0.3 km
  • Brindleyford0.3 km
  • Castlefields Way0.3 km