Postcode report
Is TF1 3QJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TF1 3QJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TF1 3QJ is a postcode in Arleston & College, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TF1 3QJ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TF1 3QJ are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TF1 3QJ is based on Telford and Wrekin 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,011 residents, 3,242 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near TF1 3QJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TF1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 71 rolling sales, down 2.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TF1 3QJ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TF1 3QJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TF1 3QJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TF1 3QJ
Is TF1 3QJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TF1 3QJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TF1 3QJ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TF1 3QJ?
LocaleIQ matched TF1 3QJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TF1 3QJ?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TF1 3QJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.