Postcode insights

TF4 3AZ

Doseley Road

Horsehay & Lightmoor

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Detailed insights for TF4 3AZ

Overview

Postcode TF4 3AZ 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 Dawley & Aqueduct area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.1 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 Dawley & Aqueduct is £44,095 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Doseley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dawley & Aqueduct has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dawley & Aqueduct has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dawley & Aqueduct is £44,095 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF4 3AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dawley & Aqueduct near TF4 3AZ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF4 3AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDoseley ParkMediumWalking directions to Doseley Park
0.3 miDawley ParkSmallWalking directions to Dawley Park

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
3,064.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.86(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+33%)
Other theft
6.86(+21%)
Other crime
5.71(+176%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
87.54%
Other White
25
7.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.52%
Indian
3
0.91%
African
3
0.91%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
29.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
20.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.1%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
32.05%
Owns outright
30
19.23%
Social rents from council
28
17.95%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.1%
Total households: 156

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025Brookfield, Doseley Road, Telford, TF4 3AYDetachedFreehold£455,000
14 Feb 202512, Elvin Close, Telford, TF4 3USDetachedFreehold£367,500
28 Nov 20253, Frame Lane, Telford, TF4 3BQTerracedFreehold£150,000
18 Dec 20255, Baylham Close, Telford, TF4 3UQDetachedFreehold£275,000
23 May 202541, Pool Hill Road, Telford, TF4 3ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the TF4 3AZ postcode area, located within Dawley & Aqueduct, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF4 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Linden CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCaptain Webb Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 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 3AZ, 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)Dawley & AqueductE02002946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 019BE01014120
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF4 3AZ

Is TF4 3AZ (Dawley & Aqueduct) safe?

The area around TF4 3AZ records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 TF4 3AZ?

The median sale price around TF4 3AZ in Dawley & Aqueduct is £240,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF4 3AZ?

There are 10 schools close to TF4 3AZ, including The Linden Centre (Good), Captain Webb Primary School (Good) and The Seeds School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF4 3AZ?

TF4 3AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF4 3AZ (Dawley & Aqueduct) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF4 3AZ 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.