TF1 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.9km from Millfields in Telford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the The Wrekin constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 1DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Telford and Wrekin.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TF1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00071276 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, TF1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, TF1 1DS.
384
36
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF1 1DS 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.
Area Character
TF1 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF1 1DS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TF1 1DS are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kickstart Academy
Wrekin View Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Charlton School
Dothill Primary School
Short Wood Primary School
Ercall Wood Academy
Millbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Confections & Creations0.3 km
- Catherine's Bakery0.3 km
- Chata Polska Express0.3 km
- D's Sweet Creations0.4 km
- Hills0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Plough Inn0.1 km
- The Bacchus0.1 km
- The Beacon0.2 km
- The Boot Micropub0.2 km
- The Pheasant Inn0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Chop And Wok0.3 km
- Garden Room Bistro0.3 km
- Red Brick0.2 km
- Sofias Cafe0.3 km
- Steaming Mug Coffee House0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.3 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Save It Discount Store0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Burger Plus0.1 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Kebab Way0.3 km
- New City0.3 km
- Oriental Chef0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellington (Shropshire)0.3 km
- Oakengates4.7 km
- Telford Central5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Vineyard Road0.1 km
- Vineyard Road0.2 km
- Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Shropshire Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TF11DS · Data under Open Government Licence