Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

GRANGE CLOSE, TF3 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE CLOSE, TF3 1EX.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF3 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, TF3 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TF3 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Close, 1.1km from Randlay in Telford. Administratively it sits within The Nedge ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF3 1EX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TF3 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00071674 (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 1EX. The average age is 47.2. 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 Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around TF3 1EX is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting157
Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils0.1 km
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The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils0.2 km
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Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.8 km
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Randlay Primary School

Good360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brookside Supermarket0.6 km
  • Calcott Supermarket0.6 km
  • Brookside Community Pantry0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Cafe1.0 km
  • Brookside Central Community Café0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boscobel Tavern Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central2.8 km
  • Oakengates4.5 km
  • Shifnal4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Centre0.2 km
  • Holmer Lake0.2 km
  • Centre0.2 km
  • Holmer Lake0.2 km
  • Lord Silkin School0.2 km