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TF4 2JZ

Fence Road

Horsehay & Lightmoor

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Detailed insights for TF4 2JZ

Overview

Postcode TF4 2JZ is located in an urban city, within the Horsehay & Lightmoor area of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor is £61,064 per year. The median sale price in Horsehay & Lightmoor is £240,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £305,000. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Play Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,255 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor is £61,064 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF4 2JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor near TF4 2JZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF4 2JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPlay ParkSmallWalking directions to Play Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
779.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-57%)
Drugs
3.33(+24%)
Other theft
2.67(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.67(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
91.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.75%
Other Asian
3
1.18%
Caribbean
3
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
40.81%
No qualifications
34
15.25%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.45%
Apprenticeship
17
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
47.11%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
Other social rented
7
5.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Horsehay & Lightmoor

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £305K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Horsehay & Lightmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£325,000£255
Terraced17£230,000£232
Semi-Detached35£208,000£242
Flats3£137,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsehay & Lightmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,750£86,750£180,000£159,475
2017£221,995£95,750£167,995£157,500
2018£285,000£115,250£177,000£165,000
2019£300,000£115,500£180,995£176,000
2020£261,450£135,000£189,950£164,950
2021£315,000£124,950£210,000£202,500
2022£375,000£138,000£222,500£224,995
2023£330,000£105,000£222,500£188,000
2024£365,000£150,250£225,550£195,000
2025£340,500£140,250£208,000£237,500
2026£315,000£132,000£220,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£166£180£161
2017£178£162£184£192
2018£199£172£207£177
2019£217£161£198£183
2020£216£179£209£192
2021£230£165£230£199
2022£263£194£252£228
2023£291£157£261£242
2024£269£250£248£218
2025£260£178£234£235
2026£255£221£245£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horsehay & Lightmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 2JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 2JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 20265, Old Office Road, Telford, TF4 2LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
05 Dec 20259, Machin Place, Telford, TF4 2THFlatsFreehold£165,000
01 Dec 202510, Machin Place, Telford, TF4 2THSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
03 Oct 202510, Machin Place, Telford, TF4 2THSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
29 Aug 20258, Betjeman Way, Telford, TF4 2TXTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the TF4 2JZ postcode area, located within Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TF4 2JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLadygrove Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryDawley Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miNot applicableThe Seeds SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district.

Band A£1,504
Band B£1,755
Band C£2,006
Band D£2,256
Band E£2,758
Band F£3,259
Band G£3,760
Band H£4,513

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 TF4 2JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian John Preece

Horsehay & Lightmoor - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Raj Mehta

Horsehay & Lightmoor - 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
ParishDawley HamletsE04000925
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawley, Horsehay & LightmoorE02007051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 025CE01035081
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF4 2JZ

Is TF4 2JZ (Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor) safe?

The area around TF4 2JZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near TF4 2JZ?

The median sale price around TF4 2JZ in Horsehay & Lightmoor is £240,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF4 2JZ?

There are 7 schools close to TF4 2JZ, including Ladygrove Primary School (Good), Dawley Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and The Seeds School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TF4 2JZ?

TF4 2JZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF4 2JZ (Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF4 2JZ is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ian John Preece (Labour Party) and Raj Mehta (Labour Party).

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