TF9 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Draycott Close, 0.2km from Dalelands Estate in Market Drayton. Administratively it sits within Market Drayton West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for TF9 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00147072 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYCOTT CLOSE, TF9 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYCOTT CLOSE, TF9 1BF.
385
39
£ 39,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF9 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TF9 1BF's 60% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF9 1BF. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF9 1BF has low crime rates — 23 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
Market Drayton Junior School
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
The Grove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Shepleys Butchers0.5 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd.1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Arms1.0 km
- Kings Head0.1 km
- Joiners Arms0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Drayton House0.6 km
- Drayton Spice0.2 km
- Golden House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bella Italia MD1.0 km
- Beulah House0.7 km
- Kaz's Cafe0.8 km
- Oruna Cuisine1.0 km
- Sherwood Fish And Chips0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prees12.9 km
- Whitchurch (Shrops)13.9 km
- Wrenbury14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: TF91BF · Data under Open Government Licence