TF9 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Highfields, 0.1km from Drayton, Little in Market Drayton. Administratively it sits within Market Drayton West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TF9 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00147079 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELDS, TF9 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS, TF9 1BU.
314
46
£ 39,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TF9 1BU's 68% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF9 1BU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 158,500
2 sales · Mean £ 158,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF9 1BU has low crime rates — 22 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
Market Drayton Junior School
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
The Grove School
Longlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Market Drayton Country Market1.0 km
- Momma Bears1.0 km
- Shepleys Butchers0.4 km
- Sherwood Wholefoods1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kings Arms0.9 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- William Chesters0.9 km
- Clive And Coffyne0.9 km
- Joiners Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Festival Drayton Centre Trading Limited0.9 km
- Market Drayton Tigers Football Club1.0 km
- The Buttercross Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Bella Italia MD0.9 km
- Beulah House0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Drayton House0.7 km
- Drayton Spice0.3 km
- Golden House0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tudor House & Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prees12.9 km
- Whitchurch (Shrops)13.9 km
- Wrenbury14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: TF91BU · Data under Open Government Licence