Orleton Lane is in Wellington, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 2AF is located in the Haygate & Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orleton Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 2AH, TF1 3GG, TF1 2AQ, TF1 2AJ, TF1 2AA, TF1 2AE, TF1 3DE, TF1 2AG, TF1 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF1 2AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 47.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 35.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 35.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.1% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 42.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 20.2% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 16.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 21.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 20.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 87.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 10.1% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 87.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orleton Lane was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% higher than the Ercall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orleton Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Ercall and the 248th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A Orleton Lane, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-10-04 | £63,126 |
| 33 Orleton Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2020-07-01 | £146,329 |
| 39 Orleton Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-11-11 | £167,934 |
| 31 Orleton Lane, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2010-10-22 | £79,898 |
| 31A Orleton Lane, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-12-09 | £65,924 |
TF1 2AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy Squirrel Meadow , Bratton TF5 0NT | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overley Hall School Wellington , TF6 5HE | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Cricket Club | Orleton Park Haygate Road, Wellington | 592 yd | |
| Sir John Bayley Club | 23 Haygate Road, Wellington | 626 yd | |
| Bowring Park Cafe | Bowring Park Cafe, Bowring Park Haygate Road, Wellington | 634 yd | |
| Kinch's Coffee Bar and Bistro | 41 Market Street, Wellington | 640 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 29 Bridge Road, Wellington | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Webb (Wellington) | Public House Bagley Drive, Wellington | 541 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | The Pheasant Inn, 54 Market Street, Wellington | 626 yd | |
| The Beacon | The Beacon, 6 - 7 Market Square, Wellington | 762 yd | |
| The Boot Micropub | 2 Market Square, Wellington | 766 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | The Dun Cow, 4 Duke Street, Wellington | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 41A Orleton Lane, Wellington | 112 yd | |
| Smithfields Fish & Chip Shop | The Smithfield Bridge Road, Wellington | 523 yd | |
| Royal Balti | 1 - 2 Charlton Street, Wellington | 634 yd | |
| Park Street Kitchen | 9 Market Street, Wellington | 688 yd | |
| Fish Fare | 14 Market Street, Wellington | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Spring Hill, Wellington | 343 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Grooms Alley, Wellington | 503 yd | |
| Save It Discount Store | 23 Bridge Road, Wellington | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Haygate Road, Wellington | 634 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 15 - 17 New Street, Wellington | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Orleton Park School (Closed) Orleton Lane | 348 yd | |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Wrekin View Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| O D Murphy Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Crescent Road Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Bowring Park HAYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre WELLINGTON CIVIC OFFICES AND LEISURE CENTRE WELLINGTON CIVIC OFFICES AND LEISURE CENTRE TAN BANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Wellington Cricket Club Haygate Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.