TF1 2AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Road, 0.8km from Wrockwardine Bank in Telford. Administratively it sits within Haygate ward and the The Wrekin constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 2AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00071432 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE ROAD, TF1 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE ROAD, TF1 2AP.
295
42
£ 43,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF1 2AP 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
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in TF1 2AP — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF1 2AP. The average age is 42.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 93,000
1 sales · Mean £ 93,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF1 2AP 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.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wrekin View Primary School
Kickstart Academy
Dothill Primary School
Ercall Wood Academy
Charlton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Birtley House Guest House0.9 km
- The Lord Nelson1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Plough Inn1.0 km
- The Bacchus0.8 km
- The Beacon0.8 km
- The Boot Micropub0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Oakwood Cafe (WHT)0.9 km
- The Old Orleton0.8 km
- Chop And Wok0.6 km
- Garden Room Bistro0.7 km
- Red Brick0.8 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Confections & Creations0.9 km
- Catherine's Bakery0.8 km
- Chata Polska Express0.9 km
- D's Sweet Creations0.9 km
- Hills0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Save It Discount Store0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Burger Plus0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
- Kebab Way0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.8 km
- Park Street Kitchen0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellington (Shropshire)1.0 km
- Oakengates5.4 km
- Telford Central6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Orleton Lane0.2 km
- Orleton Lane0.2 km
- Cranage Crescent0.2 km
- Cranage Crecent0.2 km
- West Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TF12AP · Data under Open Government Licence