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TF2 8BE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Telford and Wrekin
About TF2 8BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
TF2 8BE is a postcode in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TF2 8BE, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TF2 8BE are property market signals and jobs, while health 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 TF2 8BE is based on Telford and Wrekin 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,958 residents, 2,429 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 28% 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 2/10.
For property prices near TF2 8BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TF2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £268k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TF2 8BE can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TF2 8BE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TF2 8BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 TF2 8BE
Is TF2 8BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% 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 TF2 8BE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TF2 8BE?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TF2 8BE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for TF2 8BE?
LocaleIQ matched TF2 8BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TF2 8BE?
The latest median sold price is £268k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TF2 8BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.