Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE OVAL, TF9 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OVAL, TF9 1AN.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF9 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 43, TF9 1AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TF9 1AN is a safe, established residential area on The Oval, 0.5km from Dalelands Estate in Market Drayton. Administratively it sits within Market Drayton West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

Within the TF9 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TF9 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00147071 (shared with 11 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 TF9 1AN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 151,666

Terraced

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

TF9 1AN has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School

Good397 pupils0.3 km
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Market Drayton Junior School

Good356 pupils0.5 km
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The Grove School

Requires Improvement818 pupils1.0 km
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Longlands Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • B&M Home Store And Garden Centre0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Market Drayton Country Market0.5 km
  • Momma Bears0.5 km
  • Shepleys Butchers0.1 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • William Chesters0.5 km
  • Clive And Coffyne0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Festival Drayton Centre Trading Limited0.5 km
  • Number 210.6 km
  • The Buttercross Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • The Merchant House 18200.6 km
  • Tillys0.6 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Jade Garden0.7 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.7 km
  • Drayton Spice0.7 km
  • Golden House0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tudor House & Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prees13.4 km
  • Whitchurch (Shrops)14.3 km
  • Wrenbury15.0 km