Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

THIRD AVENUE, TF2 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRD AVENUE, TF2 0AP.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF2 0AP 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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, TF2 0AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TF2 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Third Avenue, 0.6km from Ketleybank in Telford. Administratively it sits within Oakengates & Ketley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF2 0AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 TF2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00071479 (shared with 13 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 TF2 0AP. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around TF2 0AP is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting58
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Lantern Academy

Requires Improvement0.3 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.0 km
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Oakengates Nursery School

Good75 pupils1.1 km
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Wombridge Primary School

Good279 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding557 pupils1.2 km
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The Linden Centre

Good31 pupils1.4 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ann Summers1.0 km
  • B M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • One Beyond0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
  • T K Maxx0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hare & Hounds0.6 km
  • Euston Way Beefeater0.9 km
  • Lord Hill Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Dunelm Mill0.4 km
  • G&M Catering0.7 km
  • Muffin Break1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Caffe Latte0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.5 km
  • Ketley Fortune Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Nomi's0.3 km
  • Pizza Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakengates0.9 km
  • Telford Central1.0 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Queenswood Primary School0.1 km
  • Third Avenue0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Third Avenue0.2 km
  • Fourth Avenue0.3 km