Postcode insights

TF3 1SS

Burnside

Brookside

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Detailed insights for TF3 1SS

Overview

Postcode TF3 1SS 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 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
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

39.3%

Approximately 39.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF3 1SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Brookside near TF3 1SS 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
543
Population density
6,067 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
431
79.23%
African
45
8.27%
Other White
19
3.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
2.57%
Other Asian
8
1.47%
Total population: 544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
80
22.79%
No qualifications
69
19.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
18.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
16.52%
Level 3 (A level)
51
14.53%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
32.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
32.74%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.69%
Owns outright
22
13.1%
Social rents from council
11
6.55%
Total households: 168

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 1SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 1SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202618, Burnside, Telford, TF3 1SSTerracedFreehold£165,000
01 Aug 202515, Burnside, Telford, TF3 1SSTerracedFreehold£165,000
10 Apr 202624, Burnside, Telford, TF3 1STTerracedFreehold£138,000
23 Dec 202529, Brindleyford, Telford, TF3 1SWTerracedFreehold£114,000
18 Nov 202517, Brindleyford, Telford, TF3 1SWFlatsFreehold£92,000

Schools

In the TF3 1SS postcode area, located within Brookside, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAqueduct Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryHolmer Lake Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF3 1SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF3 1SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMajestic Stores26 Majestic Way, Aqueduct, Telford, TF4 3RAWalking directions to Majestic Stores

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 1SS, 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 1SS

Is TF3 1SS (Brookside) safe?

The area around TF3 1SS 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 1SS?

The median sale price around TF3 1SS 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 1SS?

There are 10 schools close to TF3 1SS, including Windmill Primary School (Good), Aqueduct Primary Academy and Holmer Lake Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF3 1SS?

TF3 1SS 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 1SS (Brookside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF3 1SS 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.