TF4 2LQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Dawley Bank in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ketley & Overdale ward and the Telford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 2LQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TF4 2LQ are sourced from Output Area E00071497 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TF4 2LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF4 2LQ.
291
37
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF4 2LQ 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
With 48% social renting, TF4 2LQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF4 2LQ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,500
2 sales · Mean £ 97,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF4 2LQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Ladygrove Primary School
Old Park Primary School
Thomas Telford School
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
The Telford Langley School
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
The Linden Centre
Lawley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Grazing Cow0.9 km
- Church Wickets0.5 km
- Elephant And Castle0.9 km
- Ring O Bells0.6 km
- The Queens Head0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Lawley Bank Court0.9 km
- Amanda's Ow Bist'ro1.0 km
- Dawley Chatty Club0.9 km
- Golden Rolls1.0 km
- heath hill cafe0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Central takeaway0.9 km
- Dawley House0.9 km
- Kebab Ye0.9 km
- New Lotus1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Dawley Supplies1.0 km
- Eyton Stores0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shop Locally0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central2.0 km
- Oakengates2.6 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Concorde0.1 km
- Concorde0.1 km
- Drayton Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TF42LQ · Data under Open Government Licence