Postcode insights

TF3 5AD

The Rock

Overdale & The Rock

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Detailed insights for TF3 5AD

Overview

Postcode TF3 5AD is located in an urban city, within the Overdale & The Rock ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 506.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £54,818 per year. The nearest station is Oakengates, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Newdale park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
507
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 506.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £54,818 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from TF3 5AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank near TF3 5AD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF3 5AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNewdale parkLargeWalking directions to Newdale park
0.5 miPlay ParkSmallWalking directions to Play Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
2,177.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
298.78(+3334%)
Violence and sexual offences
261.34(+575%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.07(+662%)
Public order
82.07(+1254%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.72(+404%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
81.07%
Indian
14
3.95%
Other White
14
3.95%
Other
9
2.54%
Chinese
8
2.26%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
29.47%
Level 3 (A level)
61
20.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
18.54%
No qualifications
43
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
48.46%
Owns outright
51
39.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Overdale & The Rock

Median price£218,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £294K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Overdale & The Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overdale & The Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£295,000£270
Semi-Detached14£185,000£295
Terraced3£158,000£173
Flats2£96,500£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overdale & The Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£50,000£122,000£122,500
2017£200,000£63,000£126,000£101,000
2018£202,500£68,750£131,750£101,000
2019£210,000£45,000£134,950£110,500
2020£212,500£57,000£144,975£110,000
2021£262,750£179,000£130,000
2022£304,473£124,000£184,995£181,995
2023£329,995£67,500£194,600£130,500
2024£280,000£62,000£185,000£140,500
2025£295,000£96,500£182,500£147,000
2026£285,300£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£79£189£181
2017£184£130£209£165
2018£196£139£186£144
2019£223£90£198£171
2020£201£111£207£165
2021£226£249£181
2022£276£222£272£268
2023£323£139£252£232
2024£272£113£282£263
2025£260£218£288£158
2026£270£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overdale & The Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Overdale & The Rock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 5AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 5AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202511, Maxfield Crescent, Telford, TF3 5FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
30 May 202553, Maxfield Crescent, Telford, TF3 5FLDetachedFreehold£260,000
19 Dec 202524, Brookes Avenue, Telford, TF3 5FESemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
28 Mar 20258, Peak Fold, Telford, TF3 5FRDetachedFreehold£259,500
23 Feb 20269, Brookes Avenue, Telford, TF3 5FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the TF3 5AD postcode area, located within Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF3 5AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewdale Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryLawley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableThomas Telford SchoolCity technology college

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF3 5AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF3 5AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsGresham Drive, Telford, TF3 5ESWalking directions to Morrisons

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 5AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Boylan

Overdale & The Rock - 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
WardOverdale & The RockE05015231
ParishLawley and OverdaleE04000934
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley BankE02007050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 024CE01014157
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF3 5AD

Is TF3 5AD (Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank) safe?

The area around TF3 5AD records about 507 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TF3 5AD?

The median sale price around TF3 5AD in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £218,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF3 5AD?

There are 8 schools close to TF3 5AD, including Newdale Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding), Lawley Primary School (Good) and Thomas Telford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF3 5AD?

TF3 5AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF3 5AD (Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF3 5AD is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Boylan (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.