Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

NEW WORKS LANE, TF6 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW WORKS LANE, TF6 5BS.

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

292

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF6 5BS 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF6 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.

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

TF6 5BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Works Lane, 0.9km from Lawley in Telford and Wrekin. Administratively it sits within Haygate ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 57.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF6 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00173120 (shared with 13 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 5BS. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 334,600

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 183,333

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

TF6 5BS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Lawley Village Academy

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Lawley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lawley Village Store0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stanage B B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)3.1 km
  • Oakengates3.9 km
  • Telford Central4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • New Works Lane0.2 km
  • New Works Lane0.3 km