TF4 2AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Dawley in Telford. Administratively it sits within Malinslee & Dawley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 2AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 TF4 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00071530 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TF4 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF4 2AD.
393
33
£ 34,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF4 2AD 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.
Area Character
TF4 2AD has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF4 2AD. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 TF4 2AD is moderate at 62 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
The Telford Langley School
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Queensway
Ladygrove Primary School
Captain Webb Primary School
Southall School
Old Park Primary School
Thomas Telford School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Keystores Limited0.3 km
- Pound City And Convience Store0.2 km
- R And B Stores0.8 km
- The Jolly Good Pantry0.2 km
- Thomas Allsorts0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- A Jewel In The Crown0.2 km
- Dawley Town Hall0.2 km
- Little Bengal Telford Ltd0.3 km
- Amanda's Ow Bist'ro0.2 km
- Dawley Chatty Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza point0.3 km
- Central takeaway0.2 km
- Dawley House0.1 km
- Kebab Ye0.2 km
- New Lotus0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Church Wickets0.5 km
- Elephant And Castle0.3 km
- Ring O Bells0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.1 km
- White Horse0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central2.3 km
- Oakengates3.3 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lancaster Avenue0.0 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.0 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TF42AD · Data under Open Government Licence