Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

JOHNSTON ROAD, TF4 2DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSTON ROAD, TF4 2DE.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF4 2DE 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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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, TF4 2DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 25.1% year-on-year.

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

TF4 2DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Johnston Road, 0.2km from Eyton in Telford. Administratively it sits within Malinslee & Dawley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 2DE 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.1% year-on-year. 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 2DE are sourced from Output Area E00071531 (shared with 5 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 2DE. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 137,000

9 sales · Mean £ 133,211

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

Crime around TF4 2DE is moderate at 72 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 offences154
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order24
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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The Telford Langley School

Good979 pupils0.4 km
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

Inadequate230 pupils0.6 km
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Ladygrove Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Queensway

Good118 pupils0.7 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Captain Webb Primary School

Good464 pupils1.0 km
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Southall School

Good180 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Keystores Limited0.5 km
  • Pound City And Convience Store0.4 km
  • R And B Stores0.6 km
  • The Jolly Good Pantry0.4 km
  • Thomas Allsorts0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • A Jewel In The Crown0.4 km
  • Dawley Town Hall0.5 km
  • Little Bengal Telford Ltd0.5 km
  • Amanda's Ow Bist'ro0.4 km
  • Dawley Chatty Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pizza point0.5 km
  • Central takeaway0.4 km
  • Dawley House0.3 km
  • Kebab Ye0.5 km
  • New Lotus0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Church Wickets0.3 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.5 km
  • Ring O Bells0.2 km
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
  • White Horse0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central2.0 km
  • Oakengates3.1 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ardern Avenue0.0 km
  • Ardern Avenue0.0 km
  • Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
  • Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
  • Buxton Road0.2 km