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Overdale & The Rock

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About

Overdale & The Rock is a residential ward in the eastern part of Telford, situated between the A442 Queensway and the M54 motorway. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily built to accommodate the expanding population of the new town. It contains local amenities including schools, shops, and community facilities centred around Overdale Drive. The layout is typical of Telford's neighbourhood planning, with pedestrian pathways connecting residential streets to green spaces and services.

The ward's landscape includes the notable limestone escarpment of The Rock, a geological feature that gives the area its name. This landform creates a distinct topography, with some streets offering elevated views. A network of footpaths allows access to local woodland and the large recreational ground of Hartshill Park. The area is functionally connected to the wider town, with direct road links to Telford town centre and surrounding commercial districts.

Area overview

On average Overdale & The Rock has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Overdale & The Rock is £54,818 per year. There are 1 schools in Overdale & The Rock: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Overdale & The Rock

Median price£218,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £294K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Overdale & The Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overdale & The Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£295,000£270
Semi-Detached14£185,000£295
Terraced3£158,000£173
Flats2£96,500£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overdale & The Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£50,000£122,000£122,500
2017£200,000£63,000£126,000£101,000
2018£202,500£68,750£131,750£101,000
2019£210,000£45,000£134,950£110,500
2020£212,500£57,000£144,975£110,000
2021£262,750£179,000£130,000
2022£304,473£124,000£184,995£181,995
2023£329,995£67,500£194,600£130,500
2024£280,000£62,000£185,000£140,500
2025£295,000£96,500£182,500£147,000
2026£285,300£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£79£189£181
2017£184£130£209£165
2018£196£139£186£144
2019£223£90£198£171
2020£201£111£207£165
2021£226£249£181
2022£276£222£272£268
2023£323£139£252£232
2024£272£113£282£263
2025£260£218£288£158
2026£270£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Overdale & The Rock in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Overdale & The Rock

What is the average house price in Overdale & The Rock?

The median sale price in Overdale & The Rock is £218,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Overdale & The Rock?

Overdale & The Rock has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Overdale & The Rock?

Overdale & The Rock scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Overdale & The Rock sits around rank 16,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Overdale & The Rock?

The average household income in Overdale & The Rock is around £54,818 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Overdale & The Rock?

Overdale & The Rock is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Boylan (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Overdale & The Rock

TF35BQ

The Rock

TF35AN

Overdale

TF35AX

Mannerley Lane

TF35BY

Cedar Close

TF35HD

Charlecote Park

TF35BF

Minchers Rise

TF35AW

Grove Road

TF35DY

Hornet Way

TF35DP

The Hay

TF35DT

Captains Meadow

TF35BG

Oak Road

TF35DQ

The Brambles

TF35BU

Cedar Court

TF34TD

Park Lane

TF35EJ

Jasmin Close

TF35AB

The Rock

TF35EG

Magnolia Drive

TF35BH

The Rock

TF35AD

The Rock

TF35AL

Overdale

TF35DX

Damson Drive

TF35BB

Valley Road

TF35EQ

Barberry Close

TF34TJ

The Crest

TF35BP

Cedar Close

TF35AR

Overdale

TF35EF

Oleander Close

TF35HA

Marlborough Way

TF35DZ

Rose Tree Close

TF35AE

Overdale & The Rock

TF35BD

Valley Road

TF35EW

Old Park Way

TF35EE

Tamarisk Close

TF34TQ

Park Lane

TF35AJ

Overdale

TF35EP

Rockall Way

TF35ED

Damson Drive

TF35DN

Lower Wood

TF35FT

Grant Close

TF35DB

Portobello Close

TF34TA

Park Lane

TF35AH

Harris Terrace

TF35EY

The Rock

TF35AQ

Spring Terrace

TF35BA

Hill Road

TF35AY

Linden Terrace

TF35EH

Lilac Close

TF35BT

Oak Road

TF35DJ

Woodrush Heath

TF35HF

Marlborough Way

TF34TL

Old Coppice Grange

TF35BW

Cedar Close

TF35AF

The Rock

TF35AU

Wains Close

TF35DW

Smallbrook

TF34TE

Park Lane

TF35FL

Maxfield Crescent

TF35BE

Oak Road

TF35BL

Teawell Close

TF35HG

Delamere Close

TF35DU

Damson Drive

TF35BX

Blackbird Close

TF35BN

Cedar Close

TF35DE

Whitebeam Close

TF35DG

Broom Drive

TF34TF

The Coppice

TF34TG

Park Lane

TF35AG

The Rock

TF35AZ

Hill Road

TF35FS

Baxter Drive

TF35HE

Bowland Close

TF35AS

Barratt Terrace

TF35HB

Charlecote Park

TF35FU

Overdale & The Rock

TF35FW

Randle Drive

TF35DD

Acer Close

TF35AP

Ercall View

TF35DL

Woodrush Heath

TF35BS

Laurel Lane

TF35AA

The Rock

TF35DR

Upper Wood

TF35DH

Sweet Chestnut Grove

TF35EL

Hartley Close

TF35DA

Clares Lane Close

TF35EN

Elderberry Close

TF35DS

Great Croft

TF35DF

Bilberry Close

TF35EB

Medlar Close

TF35EA

Cherry Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.