Holyhead Road is in Telford and in Wrekin district. TF1 2DD is located in the Ercall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holyhead Road, Telford, TF1 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 2PQ, TF1 2EJ, TF1 2HB, TF1 2HG, TF1 2HA, TF1 2HD, TF1 2DA, TF1 2BZ, TF1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TF1 2DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 17% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 61.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 31.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 45.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 35.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 93% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Ercall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Ercall and the 147th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2001-05-30 | £433,902 |
| 364 Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 1998-05-07 | £583,918 |
TF1 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TF1 2DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,067 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 | 2,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overley Hall School Wellington , TF6 5HE | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Cafe (WHT) | Oakwood Vesey Court, Wellington | 227 yd | |
| Wellington Cricket Club | Orleton Park Haygate Road, Wellington | 514 yd | |
| Bowring Park Cafe | Bowring Park Cafe, Bowring Park Haygate Road, Wellington | 565 yd | |
| Sir John Bayley Club | 23 Haygate Road, Wellington | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowring Social Club | The Pavillion Haygate Road, Wellington | 407 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | The Red Lion Holyhead Road, Wellington | 435 yd | |
| The Wrekin Inn | 26 Wrekin Road, Wellington | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 41A Orleton Lane, Wellington | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Haygate Road, Wellington | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Cricket Club Haygate Road | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Bowring Park HAYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.