Is TF6 5AD a safe place to live?

Yes, TF6 5AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TF6 5AD?

The population for the TF6 5AD area is approximately 315 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

BURCOT GATE, TF6 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURCOT GATE, TF6 5AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

315

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF6 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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2/10

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3/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TF6 5AD — age 45, 45% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

TF6 5AD is a safe, established residential area on Burcot Gate, 0.8km from Overley in Telford and Wrekin. Administratively it sits within Haygate ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF6 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00187235 (shared with 26 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 TF6 5AD. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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

TF6 5AD has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wellington (Shropshire)3.5 km
Oakengates7.8 km
Telford Central8.6 km

Bus Stops

Umbrella House0.1 km
Umbrella House0.1 km