Is TF3 1EL a safe place to live?

Yes, TF3 1EL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 28 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TF3 1EL?

The average property price in TF3 1EL is currently around £220k.

What is the population of TF3 1EL?

The population for the TF3 1EL area is approximately 280 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

BADGER CLOSE, TF3 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGER CLOSE, TF3 1EL.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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5/10

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3/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

TF3 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £220k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TF3 1EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Badger Close, 0.8km from Finger, The in Telford. Administratively it sits within Brookside ward and the Telford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF3 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00071254 (shared with 10 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 1EL. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%

Asian / British Asian2.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 192,000

2 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

TF3 1EL has low crime rates — 28 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 offences38

Anti-social behaviour27

Criminal damage and arson8

Public order8

Other theft7

school Local Schools

Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.6 km

Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils0.8 km

The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils0.8 km

Southall School

Good180 pupils0.8 km

Queensway

Good118 pupils0.9 km

Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km

Aqueduct Primary School

Requires Improvement233 pupils1.0 km

Randlay Primary School

Good360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Brookside Community Pantry0.6 km
Majestic Stores0.9 km
Brookside Supermarket0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Britannia inn0.9 km
Three Crowns Inn1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Brookside Central Community Café0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Telford Central2.7 km
Oakengates4.2 km
Shifnal5.3 km

Bus Stops

Briarwood0.3 km
Briarwood0.3 km
Bembridge0.5 km
Bembridge0.5 km