Postcode insights

TF2 9BF

Canongate

Oakengates & Ketley Bank

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Detailed insights for TF2 9BF

Overview

Postcode TF2 9BF is located in an urban city, within the Oakengates & Ketley Bank ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakengates & Ketley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakengates & Ketley is £45,577 per year. The nearest station is Oakengates, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hartshill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Oakengates & Ketley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Oakengates & Ketley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Oakengates & Ketley is £45,577 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from TF2 9BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakengates & Ketley near TF2 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oakengates located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TF2 9BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Oakengates

N/A

Walking directions to Oakengates
0.9 mi

Telford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Telford Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF2 9BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHartshill ParkMediumWalking directions to Hartshill Park
0.5 miGrove ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
2,852 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.96(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.08(+281%)
Shoplifting
24.96(+187%)
Other theft
17.16(+202%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.56(+100%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
85.32%
Other White
15
3.8%
Indian
14
3.54%
African
11
2.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.52%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
22.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
27.37%
Owns with a mortgage
46
25.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
21.79%
Social rents from council
21
11.73%
Other social rented
18
10.06%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Oakengates & Ketley Bank

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £240K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Oakengates & Ketley Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,519 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakengates & Ketley Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£272,500£260
Terraced27£215,000£241
Semi-Detached45£178,000£221
Flats13£138,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakengates & Ketley Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakengates & Ketley Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,498£102,995£139,995£154,995
2017£219,998£105,000£135,000£175,000
2018£205,000£114,995£138,748£130,000
2019£199,995£106,498£134,975£143,950
2020£212,500£110,000£145,950£145,000
2021£261,000£117,250£160,000£182,000
2022£270,000£106,000£165,500£179,975
2023£270,000£125,000£175,000£183,000
2024£317,500£132,500£187,500£175,000
2025£272,250£138,000£182,500£215,000
2026£310,500£123,750£177,750£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakengates & Ketley Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakengates & Ketley Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£170£180£162
2017£185£162£176£148
2018£188£194£173£149
2019£198£189£178£174
2020£203£162£188£187
2021£221£167£199£180
2022£260£191£229£207
2023£251£190£214£210
2024£245£208£232£234
2025£264£220£238£224
2026£251£176£210£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakengates & Ketley Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakengates & Ketley Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF2 9BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF2 9BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202614, Foundry Close, Telford, TF2 6NJTerracedFreehold£160,000
31 Jul 202512, Foundry Close, Telford, TF2 6NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
26 Jun 202517, Foundry Close, Telford, TF2 6NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
11 Aug 20252, Reynolds Drive, Telford, TF2 6NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
07 Aug 202511, Reynolds Drive, Telford, TF2 6NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the TF2 9BF postcode area, located within Oakengates & Ketley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF2 9BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryOakengates Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWombridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF2 9BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF2 9BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier9 Oxford Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AAWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miYour Coop FoodLimes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EPWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.3 miGreyhound StoresFirst Avenue, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 0BWWalking directions to Greyhound Stores
0.4 miAldiHolyhead Road, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 9NHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCo-op FoodStafford Street, St Georges, Telford, TF2 9JQWalking directions to Co-op 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 TF2 9BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gilly Reynolds

Oakengates & Ketley Bank - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Hilda Rhodes

Oakengates & Ketley Bank - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Reynolds

Oakengates & Ketley Bank - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shaun Davies

Telford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTelfordE14001541
ParishOakengatesE04000939
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakengates & KetleyE02002941
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 014DE01014153
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2023-05-01

Frequently asked questions about TF2 9BF

Is TF2 9BF (Oakengates & Ketley) safe?

The area around TF2 9BF records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near TF2 9BF?

The median sale price around TF2 9BF in Oakengates & Ketley is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF2 9BF?

There are 5 schools close to TF2 9BF, including Oakengates Nursery School (Good), Wombridge Primary School (Good) and St George's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TF2 9BF?

The closest station to TF2 9BF is Oakengates, about 216 m away.

How deprived is the area around TF2 9BF?

TF2 9BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,336 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF2 9BF (Oakengates & Ketley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF2 9BF is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gilly Reynolds (Labour Party), Hilda Rhodes (Labour Party) and Steve Reynolds (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.