TF4 3EQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Horsehay in Telford. Administratively it sits within Horsehay & Lightmoor ward and the Telford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF4 3EQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TF4 3EQ are sourced from Output Area E00187313 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TF4 3EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF4 3EQ.
105
57
£ 0 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF4 3EQ 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 3EQ has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF4 3EQ. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF4 3EQ has low crime rates — 46 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
Lightmoor Village Primary School
Captain Webb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Walkers News Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Forester Arms0.9 km
- Travellers Joy Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bournville Bistro0.0 km
- The Bare Cafe0.0 km
- Panda-monium Playtime1.0 km
- Emma's Delicatessen0.0 km
- The Hub At Bournville0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central4.2 km
- Oakengates5.2 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lightmoor Square0.1 km
- Lightmoor Square0.1 km
- Croppings Park0.2 km
- Croppings Park0.2 km
- Woodlands Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF43EQ · Data under Open Government Licence