Postcode report
TF9 3AL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About TF9 3AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
TF9 3AL is a postcode in Market Drayton East & Rural, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TF9 3AL, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TF9 3AL are housing and jobs, while local prosperity 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 TF9 3AL is based on Shropshire 005 Census 2021. It covers 12,592 residents, 2,728 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 17% 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 3/10.
For property prices near TF9 3AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TF9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £310k from 104 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TF9 3AL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 TF9 3AL 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 TF9 3AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 TF9 3AL
Is TF9 3AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% 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 TF9 3AL?
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 TF9 3AL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TF9 3AL?
LocaleIQ matched TF9 3AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TF9 3AL?
The latest median sold price is £310k based on 104 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TF9 3AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.