Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

NORTHWOOD TERRACE, TF3 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD TERRACE, TF3 1DZ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF3 1DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TF3 1DZ has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TF3 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northwood Terrace, 0.4km from Hinkshay in Telford. Administratively it sits within The Nedge ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF3 1DZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00071674 (shared with 10 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 1DZ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TF3 1DZ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Randlay Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Queensway

Good118 pupils0.7 km
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The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils0.9 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.0 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils1.1 km
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The Telford Langley School

Good979 pupils1.3 km
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Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Randlay Community Centre0.7 km
  • Mitchell's Catering @ Wonderland0.9 km
  • Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Big T's Chippy0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Crowns Inn0.9 km
  • Randlay Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Randlay Superstores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central2.1 km
  • Oakengates3.7 km
  • Shifnal5.1 km