TF3 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St James Crescent, 0.7km from Finger, The in Telford. Administratively it sits within Brookside ward and the Telford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TF3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00071255 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES CRESCENT, TF3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES CRESCENT, TF3 1BL.
294
51
£ 38,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TF3 1BL — age 51, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF3 1BL. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
9 sales · Mean £ 263,611
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF3 1BL has low crime rates — 34 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
Windmill Primary School
Southall School
Aqueduct Primary School
Grange Park Primary School
Queensway
The Telford Park School
Holmer Lake Primary School
Madeley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brookside Supermarket0.6 km
- Brookside Community Pantry0.6 km
- Majestic Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Three Crowns Inn0.9 km
- Britannia inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Brookside Central Community Café0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central2.8 km
- Oakengates4.4 km
- Shifnal5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Briarwood0.2 km
- Briarwood0.2 km
- Burnside0.3 km
- Burnside0.4 km
- Ellis Peters Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF31BL · Data under Open Government Licence