Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

TF3 1FA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF3 1FA 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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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TF3 1FA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

TF3 1FA is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Randlay in Telford. Administratively it sits within The Nedge ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF3 1FA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 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 TF3 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00071670 (shared with 11 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 1FA. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around TF3 1FA is above average at 113 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.

Shoplifting157
Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour64
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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The Telford Park School

Inadequate621 pupils0.0 km
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Grange Park Primary School

Good472 pupils0.1 km
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Holmer Lake Primary School

Good244 pupils0.7 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good374 pupils0.9 km
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Randlay Primary School

Good360 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brookside Community Pantry0.7 km
  • Brookside Supermarket0.7 km
  • Calcott Supermarket0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boscobel Tavern Limited0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Brookside Central Community Café0.7 km
  • Randlay Community Centre1.0 km
  • Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central2.6 km
  • Oakengates4.3 km
  • Shifnal4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Silkin School0.1 km
  • Centre0.2 km
  • Centre0.2 km
  • Chatford0.3 km
  • Chatford0.3 km