Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MEADOW DRIVE, TF11 8BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW DRIVE, TF11 8BY.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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: TF11 8BY 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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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in TF11 8BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

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

TF11 8BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meadow Drive, 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 8BY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00146974 (shared with 5 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 8BY. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 124,000

2 sales · Mean £ 124,000

Flat

£ 116,500

8 sales · Mean £ 119,312

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

TF11 8BY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Idsall School

Inadequate1298 pupils0.5 km
P

Shifnal Primary School

Good400 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Shifnal Golf Club0.9 km
  • Cottams Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Spice Of Shifnal0.9 km
  • Shifnal Balti Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Anvil Shifnal1.0 km
  • The Plough Inn0.9 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.8 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Haughton Hall0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shifnal1.1 km
  • Telford Central4.9 km
  • Cosford5.7 km