Golf Links Lane is in Wellington, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 2DT 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 Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 2DX, TF1 2DS, TF1 2EA, TF1 2FL, TF1 2FJ, TF1 2FN, TF1 2EB, TF1 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 2DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 24.2% | 23.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 53.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
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 | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golf Links Lane was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Ercall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golf Links Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Ercall and the 277th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Golf Links Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-08-12 | £725,651 |
| 19 Golf Links Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-09-10 | £501,545 |
| 20 Golf Links Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-08-25 | £379,958 |
| 26 Golf Links Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2012-12-11 | £503,876 |
| 9 Golf Links Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2008-01-07 | £549,540 |
TF1 2DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,718 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 | 960 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaways Coffee Shop - Wellington Civic And Leisure Centre | Wellington Civic Offices And Leisure Centre Tan Bank, Wellington | 873 yd | |
| Antalya restaurant and kebab Hause ltd | 35 - 37 Tan Bank, Wellington | 885 yd | |
| Sir John Bayley Club | 23 Haygate Road, Wellington | 887 yd | |
| Bowring Park Cafe | Bowring Park Cafe, Bowring Park Haygate Road, Wellington | 911 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 29 Bridge Road, Wellington | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Hotel | The Red Lion Holyhead Road, Wellington | 610 yd | |
| The Wrekin Inn | 26 Wrekin Road, Wellington | 701 yd | |
| Whispers Venus Pussycats | 17 Tan Bank, Wellington | 951 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | 65 High Street, Wellington | 951 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 42 - 44 Mill Bank, Wellington | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chinese Take Away | 6 Tan Bank, Wellington | 951 yd | |
| Go Greek | 17 Tan Bank, Wellington | 951 yd | |
| Silver Fish | 10 Tan Bank, Wellington | 951 yd | |
| Slices Wellington Ltd | 43 High Street, Wellington | 981 yd | |
| Seven Stars Cuisine | 25 High Street, Wellington | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Haygate Road, Wellington | 887 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods PLC | 38 - 40 New Street, Wellington | 1,026 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 15 - 17 New Street, Wellington | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ercall Wood Academy GOLF LINKS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| The Old Hall School (Closed) Holyhead Road | swimming pool | 785 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 | 873 yd |
| Bowring Park HAYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Wrekin Golf Club Ltd ERCALL WOODS | golf | 951 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.