Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

MATLOCK AVENUE, TF4 2DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATLOCK AVENUE, TF4 2DH.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /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: TF4 2DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TF4 2DH has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

home £142,700 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF4 2DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Matlock Avenue, 0.2km from Eyton in Telford. Administratively it sits within Malinslee & Dawley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 2DH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.7% year-on-year. 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 TF4 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00071529 (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 TF4 2DH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,500

7 sales · Mean £ 140,500

Terraced

£ 95,000

3 sales · Mean £ 96,166

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

TF4 2DH has low crime rates — 43 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order10
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Queensway

Good118 pupils0.5 km
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The Telford Langley School

Good979 pupils0.5 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate230 pupils0.9 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.0 km
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Ladygrove Primary School

Good442 pupils1.0 km
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Captain Webb Primary School

Good464 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Keystores Limited0.8 km
  • Pound City And Convience Store0.7 km
  • R And B Stores0.7 km
  • The Jolly Good Pantry0.7 km
  • Thomas Allsorts0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • A Jewel In The Crown0.7 km
  • Dawley Town Hall0.7 km
  • Little Bengal Telford Ltd0.8 km
  • Amanda's Ow Bist'ro0.7 km
  • Dawley Chatty Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza point0.8 km
  • Central takeaway0.7 km
  • Dawley House0.6 km
  • Kebab Ye0.8 km
  • New Lotus0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Church Wickets0.5 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.8 km
  • Ring O Bells0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.6 km
  • White Horse0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central1.9 km
  • Oakengates3.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Eyton Road0.1 km
  • Eyton Road0.1 km
  • Matlock Avenue0.2 km
  • Buxton Road0.2 km
  • Matlock Avenue0.2 km