Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

OXFORD ROAD, TF4 2DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, TF4 2DB.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF4 2DB 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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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in TF4 2DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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

TF4 2DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Road, 0.1km from Eyton in Telford. Administratively it sits within Malinslee & Dawley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 2DB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00071528 (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 TF4 2DB. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 151,750

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

Crime around TF4 2DB is moderate at 54 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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The Telford Langley School

Good979 pupils0.4 km
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Queensway

Good118 pupils0.5 km
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate230 pupils0.8 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Ladygrove Primary School

Good442 pupils1.0 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.0 km
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Captain Webb Primary School

Good464 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Keystores Limited0.7 km
  • Pound City And Convience Store0.6 km
  • R And B Stores0.7 km
  • The Jolly Good Pantry0.6 km
  • Thomas Allsorts0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • A Jewel In The Crown0.6 km
  • Dawley Town Hall0.5 km
  • Little Bengal Telford Ltd0.7 km
  • Amanda's Ow Bist'ro0.6 km
  • Dawley Chatty Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pizza point0.7 km
  • Central takeaway0.6 km
  • Dawley House0.5 km
  • Kebab Ye0.6 km
  • New Lotus0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Church Wickets0.5 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.7 km
  • Ring O Bells0.4 km
  • The Queens Head0.5 km
  • White Horse0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central2.0 km
  • Oakengates3.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Eyton Road0.1 km
  • Eyton Road0.1 km
  • Buxton Road0.1 km
  • Buxton Road0.2 km
  • Ardern Avenue0.2 km