Postcode insights

TF3 1SH

Bishopdale

Brookside

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Detailed insights for TF3 1SH

Overview

Postcode TF3 1SH is located in an urban city, within the Brookside ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brookside area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brookside is £43,639 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Brookside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brookside has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.8%

Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brookside is £43,639 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from TF3 1SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Brookside near TF3 1SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Telford Central located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
2,746.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.9(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.23(+79%)
Drugs
8.48(+216%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+1%)
Public order
4.52(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
83.29%
African
24
6.47%
Other White
17
4.58%
Other Black
6
1.62%
Other
4
1.08%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
31.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
43.33%
Owns outright
21
17.5%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15%
Other social rented
13
10.83%
Social rents from council
12
10%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Brookside

Median price£144,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £165K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Brookside area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brookside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£333,750£251
Detached2£301,750£269
Terraced20£141,000£153
Flats1£68,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brookside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookside.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£169,500£52,500£79,000
2017£185,000£49,500£85,000
2018£50,500£90,500
2019£232,000£50,500£86,750
2020£233,750£52,000£97,500
2021£282,500£50,000£111,000
2022£327,500£68,000£130,000
2023£320,000£62,000£129,950
2024£250,000£82,000£129,500
2025£275,000£53,000£135,000
2026£328,500£68,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookside.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£165£74£84
2017£161£85£89
2018£67£101
2019£177£102£98
2020£212£112£102
2021£269£106£127
2022£255£126£138
2023£243£110£137
2024£247£131£138
2025£263£109£147
2026£275£132£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brookside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 1SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 1SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202612, Brackenfield, Telford, TF3 1SLTerracedFreehold£73,953
26 Feb 202621, Bishopdale, Telford, TF3 1SATerracedFreehold£135,000
26 Sept 202514, Mount Pleasant Drive, Telford, TF3 1QLTerracedFreehold£145,000
25 Jul 2025146, Bishopdale, Telford, TF3 1SGTerracedFreehold£144,000
02 Apr 202640, Bishopdale, Telford, TF3 1SBTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the TF3 1SH postcode area, located within Brookside, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF3 1SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWindmill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHolmer Lake Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAqueduct Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 TF3 1SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arnold Richard Hugh England

Brookside - 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
WardBrooksideE05015210
ParishStirchley and BrooksideE04000943
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrooksideE02002947
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 020EE01014110
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF3 1SH

Is TF3 1SH (Brookside) safe?

The area around TF3 1SH records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TF3 1SH?

The median sale price around TF3 1SH in Brookside is £144,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF3 1SH?

There are 11 schools close to TF3 1SH, including Windmill Primary School (Good), Holmer Lake Primary School (Good) and Aqueduct Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF3 1SH?

TF3 1SH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF3 1SH (Brookside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF3 1SH is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arnold Richard Hugh England (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.