Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

THE ARCHES, TF1 3PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ARCHES, TF1 3PE.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF1 3PE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TF1 3PE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £74k.

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

TF1 3PE is an active urban area on The Arches, 1.0km from Millfields in Telford. Administratively it sits within College ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TF1 3PE offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF1 3PE are sourced from Output Area E00071273 (shared with 17 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 3PE. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 73,500

5 sales · Mean £ 70,700

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

Crime rates near TF1 3PE are high at 140 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.

Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting124
Anti-social behaviour90
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Wrekin View Primary School

Good475 pupils0.4 km
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Kickstart Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good247 pupils0.5 km
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Charlton School

Inadequate1181 pupils0.6 km
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Dothill Primary School

Good349 pupils1.1 km
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Short Wood Primary School

Good558 pupils1.2 km
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Ercall Wood Academy

Requires Improvement921 pupils1.3 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good418 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Confections & Creations0.4 km
  • Catherine's Bakery0.3 km
  • Chata Polska Express0.4 km
  • D's Sweet Creations0.4 km
  • Hills0.3 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Plough Inn0.1 km
  • The Bacchus0.2 km
  • The Beacon0.3 km
  • The Boot Micropub0.3 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Chop And Wok0.3 km
  • Garden Room Bistro0.3 km
  • Red Brick0.3 km
  • Sofias Cafe0.4 km
  • Steaming Mug Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.4 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Save It Discount Store0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Burger Plus0.2 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.3 km
  • Kebab Way0.3 km
  • New City0.4 km
  • Oriental Chef0.4 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lord Nelson0.1 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 Road0.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km
  • Shropshire Rail Station0.3 km