Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UPPER CROFT, TF12 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CROFT, TF12 5BZ.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF12 5BZ 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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 63% social renting, TF12 5BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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

TF12 5BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Upper Croft, 0.3km from Broseley in Broseley. Administratively it sits within Broseley ward and the Ludlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF12 5BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF12 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00146876 (shared with 9 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 TF12 5BZ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

TF12 5BZ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Broseley CE Primary School

Good236 pupils0.5 km
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John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers0.3 km
  • Co-Op Retail Wheatland Garage0.5 km
  • A Little Same A Little Different0.8 km
  • Broseley Newsagents J And ME Homer Ltd0.1 km
  • Downes Greengocers & Florists0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Forester Arms0.4 km
  • Pipe Markers Arms0.2 km
  • The Duke Of York0.1 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Moon Hon0.1 km
  • The Ironmaster Restaurant0.4 km
  • Wyld Flour0.2 km
  • Zengh Fine Indian Dining0.1 km
  • Pizza And Kebab Grill0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Broseley Guest House0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Broseley Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Broseley Square0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central8.0 km
  • Oakengates9.3 km
  • Shifnal9.6 km