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TF4 3GP area guide

Who lives in TF4 3GP, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Dawley & Aqueduct
Council: Telford and Wrekin
Region: West Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,836 (2024)

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At a glance

What TF4 3GP is like

TF4 3GP is a postcode in the Dawley & Aqueduct neighbourhood of Telford and Wrekin. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,836 people. 35.1% of households own their home, 12.7% rent privately and 51.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 50.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in TF4 3 sold for a median of £230,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How TF4 3GP compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 65.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£230,000

Median over 129 sales in TF4 3, +2.2% on the year before.

TransportMore

2.5/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 15 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

75%

of 8 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£44,095

Average a year, before tax — higher than 24% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
65.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
51.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools nearby are 101% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.
05
Few private renters
Only 12.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

TF4 3GP FAQs

Is TF4 3GP a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 65.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 75% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in TF4 3GP?

The median sale price over the last year was £230,000.

Homes in TF4 3 sold for a median of £230,000 across 129 sales in the year to August 2026, +2.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is TF4 3GP safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 65.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around TF4 3GP, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in TF4 3GP?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 35.1% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (49.3%).

Which council covers TF4 3GP?

TF4 3GP is in Telford and Wrekin.

TF4 3GP is in Telford and Wrekin, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is TF4 3GP?

Connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10.

There are 15 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 2.5 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Telford Central Rail Station, 2.0 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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