Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

DRAYTON ROAD, TF11 8BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON ROAD, TF11 8BT.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TF11 8BT has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

TF11 8BT is a safe, established residential area on Drayton Road, 0.5km from Haughton in Shifnal. Administratively it sits within Shifnal North ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF11 8BT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00187205 (shared with 2 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 TF11 8BT. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 149,225

8 sales · Mean £ 154,431

Semi-Detached

£ 200,500

4 sales · Mean £ 198,375

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

TF11 8BT has low crime rates — 42 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Idsall School

Inadequate1298 pupils0.3 km
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Shifnal Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jacksons Butchers0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Haughton Hall0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Christopher's1.0 km
  • Latimers Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Shifnal Balti Ltd0.7 km
  • Cottams Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Kebab Ye0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wishing Star0.9 km
  • Alexander's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Catherines Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Shifnal Fryer0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Odfellows Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Anvil Shifnal0.8 km
  • The Plough Inn0.7 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.6 km
  • Winking Frog0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shifnal0.9 km
  • Telford Central4.9 km
  • Cosford5.6 km