Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

TF1 2FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF1 2FA.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TF1 2FA has a significant social housing presence — 49% 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

TF1 2FA is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Arleston in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ercall ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF1 2FA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 2FA are sourced from Output Area E00187259 (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 TF1 2FA. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.8%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

TF1 2FA has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Short Wood Primary School

Good558 pupils0.3 km
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Ercall Wood Academy

Requires Improvement921 pupils0.6 km
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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Al Madina0.9 km
  • Austins News0.9 km
  • J Sidhu Newsagent0.6 km
  • Kwik Stop0.7 km
  • Loco0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.9 km
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • The Wrekin Inn1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Seven Stars Cuisine0.9 km
  • Slices Wellington Ltd0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
  • Dragon Ball0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Arleston Community Centre0.6 km
  • Char char chicken0.5 km
  • Cock Hotel0.6 km
  • The National Trust Tea Room - Sunnycroft0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Birtley House Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)1.1 km
  • Oakengates3.9 km
  • Telford Central4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Road0.3 km
  • Festival Gardens0.3 km
  • Churchill Road0.3 km
  • Hayes Road0.3 km
  • Festival Gardens0.3 km