TF9 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen Street, 0.2km from Market Drayton in Market Drayton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Market Drayton East ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
Within the TF9 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 TF9 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187230 (shared with 189 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN STREET, TF9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, TF9 1BJ.
482
38
£ 39,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF9 1BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates TF9 1BJ — age 38, 9% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF9 1BJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TF9 1BJ is moderate at 78 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 Infant & Nursery School
Longlands Primary School
The Grove School
Market Drayton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- International Food Centre0.1 km
- Nomad Wine1.0 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- The Drayton Deli0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tudor House & Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clive And Coffyne0.2 km
- Joiners Arms0.6 km
- Sandbrook Vaults0.2 km
- Stags Head0.3 km
- The Gingerbread Man0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- 4 All Foundation - Market Drayton0.5 km
- Bella Italia MD0.3 km
- Beulah House0.5 km
- Enjoy0.2 km
- Grazers Cafe0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.1 km
- Golden House0.4 km
- Lucky Star0.1 km
- Posh Nosh Pizza Parlour0.1 km
- Zilan Kebab Shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prees13.8 km
- Whitchurch (Shrops)14.4 km
- Wrenbury14.7 km
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Postcode Profile: TF91BJ · Data under Open Government Licence