Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

ARDERN AVENUE, TF4 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDERN AVENUE, TF4 2AL.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF4 2AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TF4 2AL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

home £163,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF4 2AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ardern Avenue, 0.3km from Eyton in Telford. Administratively it sits within Malinslee & Dawley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

For families considering a move, TF4 2AL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF4 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00071523 (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 TF4 2AL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,000

9 sales · Mean £ 154,236

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

TF4 2AL has low crime rates — 48 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson14
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Ladygrove Primary School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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The Telford Langley School

Good979 pupils0.6 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils0.7 km
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate230 pupils0.7 km
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Queensway

Good118 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.1 km
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Captain Webb Primary School

Good464 pupils1.2 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Keystores Limited0.6 km
  • Pound City And Convience Store0.6 km
  • R And B Stores0.4 km
  • The Jolly Good Pantry0.6 km
  • Thomas Allsorts0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • A Jewel In The Crown0.6 km
  • Dawley Town Hall0.7 km
  • Little Bengal Telford Ltd0.6 km
  • Amanda's Ow Bist'ro0.6 km
  • Dawley Chatty Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Pizza point0.6 km
  • Central takeaway0.6 km
  • Dawley House0.5 km
  • Kebab Ye0.6 km
  • New Lotus0.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Church Wickets0.1 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.6 km
  • Ring O Bells0.1 km
  • The Queens Head0.5 km
  • White Horse1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central1.9 km
  • Oakengates2.9 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Purbeckdale0.1 km
  • St Leonards Church0.1 km
  • St Leonards Church0.1 km
  • St Leonards Church0.1 km
  • Purbeckdale0.1 km