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.
ARDERN AVENUE, TF4 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDERN AVENUE, TF4 2AL.
320
42
£ 34,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ladygrove Primary School
The Telford Langley School
Old Park Primary School
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Queensway
Thomas Telford School
Captain Webb Primary School
Southall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TF42AL · Data under Open Government Licence