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TF1 6BT

Apley Castle

Telford and Wrekin

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Detailed insights for TF1 6BT

Overview

Postcode TF1 6BT is located in an urban city, within the Apley Castle ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Apley & Leegomery area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Apley & Leegomery is £51,656 per year. The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is ApleyWoods play area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Apley & Leegomery has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Apley & Leegomery has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Apley & Leegomery is £51,656 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF1 6BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Apley & Leegomery near TF1 6BT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF1 6BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miApleyWoods play areaSmallWalking directions to ApleyWoods play area

Area Profile

Population
479
Population density
838.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.03(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-36%)
Public order
3.66(-40%)
Other theft
2.09(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
410
85.77%
Indian
22
4.6%
Other White
9
1.88%
Other
8
1.67%
Chinese
6
1.26%
Total population: 478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
41.79%
Level 3 (A level)
89
21.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.18%
No qualifications
35
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
47%
Owns with a mortgage
92
46%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
5.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1%
Other social rented
1
0.5%
Total households: 200

Property prices in Apley Castle

Median price£334,975
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £408K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £334,975 (about £308 per square foot) in Apley Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £633,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Apley Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£372,950£307
Semi-Detached5£155,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Apley Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apley Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,400£145,000£120,000
2017£248,725£155,000£168,000
2018£240,000£168,000£163,000
2019£328,000£179,995£116,000
2020£293,000£192,000£154,250
2021£377,000£193,250£137,500
2022£367,500£244,950£186,500
2023£327,473£237,950£180,000
2024£344,950£239,950£203,000
2025£363,500£225,000£186,000
2026£305,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Apley Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apley Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£222£192
2017£189£206£185
2018£201£215£220
2019£233£247£225
2020£250£239£208
2021£254£271£259
2022£277£280£258
2023£294£292£276
2024£294£293£321
2025£296£306£298
2026£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Apley Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Apley Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF1 6BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF1 6BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 20251, Ice House Close, Telford, TF1 6RJTerracedFreehold£265,000
01 Dec 202524, Elder Avenue, Telford, TF1 6BGDetachedFreehold£395,000
17 Mar 20253, Elder Avenue, Telford, TF1 6BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£92,000
14 Feb 20257, White Bryony Drive, Telford, TF1 6BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£259,950
07 Feb 20253, White Bryony Drive, Telford, TF1 6BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,950

Schools

In the TF1 6BT postcode area, located within Apley & Leegomery, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF1 6BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryCharlton SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDothill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryApley Wood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF1 6BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF1 6BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodTelford and Wrekin, TF1 6BUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 6BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Blundell

Apley Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mark Pritchard

The Wrekin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyThe WrekinE14001543
WardApley CastleE05015208
ParishHadley & LeegomeryE04000930
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Apley & LeegomeryE02002934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 007AE01014102
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2025-04-01

Frequently asked questions about TF1 6BT

Is TF1 6BT (Apley & Leegomery) safe?

The area around TF1 6BT records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TF1 6BT?

The median sale price around TF1 6BT in Apley & Leegomery is £334,975 (about £308 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF1 6BT?

There are 5 schools close to TF1 6BT, including Charlton School (Good), Dothill Primary School (Good) and Apley Wood Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF1 6BT?

TF1 6BT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,566 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF1 6BT (Apley & Leegomery) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for The Wrekin covering TF1 6BT is Mark Pritchard (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Blundell (Liberal Democrats).

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.