Is TF3 1ED a safe place to live?

Yes, TF3 1ED is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TF3 1ED?

The average property price in TF3 1ED is currently around £245k.

What is the population of TF3 1ED?

The population for the TF3 1ED area is approximately 294 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

CHAPMANS CLOSE, TF3 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPMANS CLOSE, TF3 1ED.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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5/10

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9/10

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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6/10

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5/10

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10/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF3 1ED spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF3 1ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chapmans Close, 0.7km from Aqueduct in Telford. Administratively it sits within Brookside ward and the Telford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF3 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00071255 (shared with 8 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 1ED. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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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

£ 227,500

4 sales · Mean £ 213,750

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

TF3 1ED has low crime rates — 29 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 offences66

Anti-social behaviour35

Criminal damage and arson12

Drugs6

Other theft6

school Local Schools

Aqueduct Primary School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.5 km

Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.5 km

Southall School

Good180 pupils0.7 km

Madeley Academy

Good1237 pupils1.0 km

Queensway

Good118 pupils1.1 km

Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils1.1 km

Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km

The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Brookside Supermarket0.7 km
Brookside Community Pantry0.7 km
Dawley Fresh Frozen1.0 km
Majestic Stores0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Three Crowns Inn1.0 km
Britannia inn0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Brookside Central Community Café0.7 km
The Sandwich Box0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Telford Central3.1 km
Oakengates4.6 km
Shifnal5.7 km

Bus Stops

Ellis Peters Drive0.1 km
Ellis Peters Drive0.1 km
Burnside0.1 km
Burnside0.2 km
Brindleyford0.3 km