Postcode insights

TF4 3GW

The Bache

Horsehay & Lightmoor

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Detailed insights for TF4 3GW

Overview

Postcode TF4 3GW 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 Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 nearest station is Telford Central, about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlands Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.1%

Approximately 24.1% 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 3GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor near TF4 3GW 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF4 3GW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoodlands ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodlands Park
0.5 miHolywell MeadowMediumWalking directions to Holywell Meadow
0.1 miDoseley ParkMediumWalking directions to Doseley Park

Area Profile

Population
524
Population density
4,085.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.25(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.78(+28%)
Drugs
7.32(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(0%)
Other crime
3.87(+87%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
452
86.42%
Other White
16
3.06%
African
15
2.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.1%
Indian
6
1.15%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
32.95%
Level 3 (A level)
103
29.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.4%
No qualifications
19
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
113
60.43%
Other social rented
38
20.32%
Shared ownership
10
5.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.35%
Owns outright
9
4.81%
Total households: 187

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 3GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF4 3GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025110, The Bache, Telford, TF4 3GWDetachedFreehold£357,500
23 May 202510, Jackson Drive, Telford, TF4 3GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
23 May 2025114, Jackson Drive, Telford, TF4 3GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
27 Feb 20262, Griffins Wood Close, Telford, TF4 3GYDetachedFreehold£358,000
14 May 202645, Griffins Wood Close, Telford, TF4 3GXSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the TF4 3GW postcode area, located within Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF4 3GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Seeds SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLightmoor Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Linden CentrePupil referral unit

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 3GW, 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 025EE01035083
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about TF4 3GW

Is TF4 3GW (Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor) safe?

The area around TF4 3GW records about 84 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 TF4 3GW?

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

What schools are near TF4 3GW?

There are 6 schools close to TF4 3GW, including The Seeds School (Good), Lightmoor Village Primary School (Good) and The Linden Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF4 3GW?

TF4 3GW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF4 3GW (Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF4 3GW 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.