Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

TF3 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF3 1AD.

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Population

542

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF3 1AD 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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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, TF3 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-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

TF3 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Tweedale in Telford. Administratively it sits within Brookside ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF3 1AD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 TF3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00071248 (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 TF3 1AD. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around TF3 1AD is moderate at 72 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft19
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.3 km
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Aqueduct Primary School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.8 km
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Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Madeley Academy

Good1237 pupils0.9 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils1.1 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Sandwich Box0.5 km
  • Brookside Central Community Café0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Furnaces0.6 km
  • Britannia inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brookside Community Pantry0.4 km
  • Majestic Stores0.8 km
  • Brookside Supermarket0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central3.4 km
  • Oakengates4.9 km
  • Shifnal5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindleyford0.2 km
  • Brackenfield0.2 km
  • Brackenfield0.2 km
  • Brindleyford0.2 km
  • Burnside0.3 km