Postcode insights

TF1 2LH

Charles Road

Arleston & College

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Detailed insights for TF1 2LH

Overview

Postcode TF1 2LH is located in an urban city, within the Arleston & College ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wellington East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wellington East is £44,634 per year. The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Wellington East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wellington East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wellington East is £44,634 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF1 2LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wellington East near TF1 2LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TF1 2LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wellington (Shropshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Wellington (Shropshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,517.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.5(+2%)
Shoplifting
32.63(+275%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.32(+70%)
Public order
9.73(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
47.74%
Pakistani
56
15.82%
Other White
40
11.3%
African
17
4.8%
Arab
15
4.24%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.54%
Owns outright
28
23.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20.66%
Other social rented
11
9.09%
Social rents from council
9
7.44%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Arleston & College

Median price£183,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £246K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Arleston & College area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arleston & College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£288,750£250
Semi-Detached22£185,500£220
Terraced10£164,750£218
Flats4£97,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arleston & College

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arleston & College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,975£130,000£144,500
2017£288,000£73,500£122,000£109,500
2018£229,945£87,000£125,000£112,000
2019£219,975£76,000£140,000£124,500
2020£235,000£81,500£123,000£130,000
2021£294,995£70,000£163,750£140,000
2022£354,995£90,000£175,000£145,000
2023£360,000£74,500£155,000£136,500
2024£342,500£96,500£180,000£164,500
2025£276,250£97,000£175,000£151,750
2026£385,000£97,000£193,000£171,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arleston & College.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arleston & College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£160£121
2017£187£148£142£136
2018£185£171£137£136
2019£174£162£153£142
2020£195£161£151£132
2021£269£154£197£149
2022£277£214£214£152
2023£252£135£192£136
2024£263£177£206£155
2025£239£237£216£183
2026£235£273£272£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arleston & College.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arleston & College in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF1 2LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF1 2LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202634, Princess Avenue, Telford, TF1 2LLTerracedFreehold£162,500
01 Aug 202548, Woollam Road, Telford, TF1 2LWTerracedFreehold£118,000
01 Aug 202510, Woollam Road, Telford, TF1 2LWTerracedFreehold£118,000
17 Apr 202518, Kingsland, Telford, TF1 2LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
31 Oct 202539, Kingsland, Telford, TF1 2LESemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the TF1 2LH postcode area, located within Wellington East, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF1 2LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusTelford CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimaryShort Wood Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Old Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF1 2LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF1 2LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop3 Dawley Road, Telford, TF1 2HWWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miB&MWhitchurch Drive, Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2DEWalking directions to B&M
0.5 miTesco ExtraArleston Manor Mews, Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2DEWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district (2025-26).

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,669
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,146
Band E£2,623
Band F£3,100
Band G£3,577
Band H£4,292

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TF1 2LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela McClements

Arleston & College - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lee Carter

Arleston & College - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Pritchard

The Wrekin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyThe WrekinE14001543
WardArleston & CollegeE05015209
ParishWellingtonE04000947
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wellington EastE02002938
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 011AE01014104
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF1 2LH

Is TF1 2LH (Wellington East) safe?

The area around TF1 2LH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TF1 2LH?

The median sale price around TF1 2LH in Wellington East is £183,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF1 2LH?

There are 9 schools close to TF1 2LH, including Telford College (Good), Short Wood Primary School (Good) and The Old Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TF1 2LH?

The closest station to TF1 2LH is Wellington (Shropshire), about 1,368 m away.

How deprived is the area around TF1 2LH?

TF1 2LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF1 2LH (Wellington East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for The Wrekin covering TF1 2LH is Mark Pritchard (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela McClements (Labour Party) and Lee Carter (Labour Party).

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.