Postcode insights

TF4 2RH

Heath Hill Industrial Estate

Horsehay & Lightmoor

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Detailed insights for TF4 2RH

Overview

Postcode TF4 2RH is located in an urban city, within the Horsehay & Lightmoor ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Malinslee area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Malinslee is £39,460 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dawley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Malinslee has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Malinslee has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Malinslee is £39,460 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Malinslee near TF4 2RH 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 2RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDawley ParkSmallWalking directions to Dawley Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
1,026.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.49(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.3(+218%)
Shoplifting
21.36(+146%)
Public order
11(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.36(+42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
88.41%
African
11
3.35%
Indian
7
2.13%
Other Asian
4
1.22%
Other White
4
1.22%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
65
24.07%
No qualifications
57
21.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
37.16%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24.32%
Other social rented
9
6.08%
Shared ownership
6
4.05%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Horsehay & Lightmoor

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £314K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Horsehay & Lightmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £670,000.

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
Detached31£325,000£252
Terraced13£235,000£227
Semi-Detached29£205,000£251
Flats2£137,250£219

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£333,000£140,250£208,000£232,500
2026£313,500£137,000£205,000£215,000
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£264£178£238£235
2026£253£236£259£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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 2RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 2RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20253, Conroy Drive, Telford, TF4 2RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
05 Dec 20251, Walder Close, Telford, TF4 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,000
27 Jun 202525, Chilton Drive, Telford, TF4 2UDDetachedFreehold£350,000
26 Jun 202567, Chilton Drive, Telford, TF4 2UDDetachedFreehold£296,995
23 May 202523, Chilton Drive, Telford, TF4 2UDDetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the TF4 2RH postcode area, located within Malinslee, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF4 2RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryDawley Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLadygrove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Seeds SchoolOther independent special school

Good

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 TF4 2RH, 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
ParishGreat DawleyE04000929
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MalinsleeE02002944
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 017AE01014124
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about TF4 2RH

Is TF4 2RH (Malinslee) safe?

The area around TF4 2RH records about 98 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 public order.

What is the average house price near TF4 2RH?

The median sale price around TF4 2RH in Malinslee is £240,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF4 2RH?

There are 10 schools close to TF4 2RH, including Dawley Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Ladygrove Primary School (Good) and The Seeds School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF4 2RH?

TF4 2RH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF4 2RH (Malinslee) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF4 2RH 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).

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.