Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HIGHFIELDS, TF9 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS, TF9 1BT.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF9 1BT 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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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, TF9 1BT 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.

home £132,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF9 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Highfields, 0.2km from Drayton, Little in Market Drayton. Administratively it sits within Market Drayton West ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF9 1BT 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. 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TF9 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00147073 (shared with 9 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 1BT. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 127,625

4 sales · Mean £ 126,312

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

TF9 1BT has low crime rates — 24 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Market Drayton Junior School

Good356 pupils0.2 km
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Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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The Grove School

Requires Improvement818 pupils1.4 km
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Longlands Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • B&M Home Store And Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Market Drayton Country Market0.9 km
  • Momma Bears0.9 km
  • Shepleys Butchers0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • William Chesters0.8 km
  • Clive And Coffyne0.9 km
  • Joiners Arms0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Festival Drayton Centre Trading Limited0.8 km
  • Market Drayton Tigers Football Club1.0 km
  • Number 210.9 km
  • The Buttercross Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • The Merchant House 18200.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
  • Bamboo Garden1.0 km
  • Drayton House0.8 km
  • Drayton Spice0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tudor House & Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prees13.0 km
  • Whitchurch (Shrops)14.0 km
  • Wrenbury14.8 km