Area guide

Living in TF3, Telford and Wrekin

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TF3 in Telford and Wrekin. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Telford and Wrekin: £220,519, up 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.

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What actually sold around TF3

76 recorded home sales on the streets around central TF3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £45,000 to £390,000. Mostly terraced houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
42 WITHYWOOD DRIVE, TF3 2HT flat-maisonette £65,000 2026-06-19
14 ASHBOURNE CLOSE, TF4 2QR terraced £119,000 2026-06-11
41 COACHWELL CLOSE, TF3 2JB semi-detached £165,000 2026-06-01
24 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, TF4 2DJ semi-detached £195,000 2026-05-01
16 DARK LANE DRIVE, TF3 2HW terraced £145,000 2026-05-01
100 SPOUT WAY, TF3 2HF semi-detached £130,000 2026-04-30

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

44 schools within 3 miles , of which 68% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Redhill Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 2.3 mi
Old Park Primary School Primary Good 0.4 mi
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 0.9 mi
Captain Webb Primary School Primary Good 1.1 mi
Windmill Primary School Primary Good 1.2 mi
Madeley Academy Secondary Good 1.7 mi

29 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Elementary occupations17.0%
Process, plant and machine operatives13.0%
Caring, leisure and other service12.9%
Professional occupations10.8%
Skilled trades10.4%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

318 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TF3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Telford and Wrekin's figures.

Common questions about TF3

What is the average house price in TF3?

The average sold price in Telford and Wrekin is £220,519 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in TF3?

Prices in Telford and Wrekin are up 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in TF3?

The median of 76 recorded sales around central TF3 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £45,000 to £390,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in TF3?

44 schools sit within 3 miles of central TF3, and 68% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in TF3?

318 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TF3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is TF3 at risk of flooding?

Central TF3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is TF3 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 68% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £150,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 318 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is TF3 safe?

318 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TF3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? TF3 or TF4, TF3 or WV99, TF3 or TF7.

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