Wrockwardine Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF1 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.7%	49.8%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.3%	50.2%	1.9%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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	19.2%	23.7%	4.5%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	64.4%	57.7%	-6.7%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.9%	8.7%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	10%	10%	0.0%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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	42.1%	37.5%	-4.6%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	34.3%	40.8%	6.5%	33.6%	7.2%
Fair health	18.1%	15.7%	-2.4%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	4.8%	4.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.3%	20.4%	-8.9%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	13.8%	2.5%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	11.7%	-4.6%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.5%	2.5%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	16.7%	1.6%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	25.8%	7.0%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	4.2%	4.2%	0.0%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	94%	-5.3%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	98.5%	94.8%	-3.7%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	94.8%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Wrockwardine Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrockwardine Road was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Ercall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wrockwardine Road has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Ercall and the 39th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TF1 3DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wrockwardine Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for The Wrekin.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wrockwardine Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF1 3DB

Average Price
£390,747

Semi-Detached
£243,695

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£427,509

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wrockwardine Road

Average Price
£388,987

Semi-Detached
£285,335

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£440,812

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wrockwardine Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Wrockwardine Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2024-08-20	£464,088
4 Wrockwardine Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-08-22	£374,189
18 Wrockwardine Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2023-02-06	£247,283
6 Wrockwardine Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-12-10	£401,842
12 Wrockwardine Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2020-12-04	£242,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF1 3DB

Employment

TF1 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES	- not rated	640 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB	3out of 4	982 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy Squirrel Meadow , Bratton TF5 0NT	- not rated	1,828 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA	3out of 4	2,095 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA	1out of 4	1,221 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT	2out of 4	1,860 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	3out of 4	3,830 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP	- not rated	2,646 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB	- not rated	788 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ	2out of 4	1,168 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH	- not rated	1,604 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Overley Hall School Wellington , TF6 5HE	- not rated	3,342 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ	4out of 4	3,348 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellington Cricket Club	Orleton Park Haygate Road, Wellington	840 yd
Kinch's Coffee Bar and Bistro	41 Market Street, Wellington	846 yd
Choices Cafe TACT	Strickland House The Lawns, Wellington	854 yd
Vineyard Cantonese restaurant	2A Vineyard Road, Wellington	861 yd
Pizza plus	19 Church Street, Wellington	873 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Captain Webb (Wellington)	Public House Bagley Drive, Wellington	298 yd
The Pheasant Inn	The Pheasant Inn, 54 Market Street, Wellington	824 yd
The Beacon	The Beacon, 6 - 7 Market Square, Wellington	939 yd
The Boot Micropub	2 Market Square, Wellington	946 yd
The Dun Cow	The Dun Cow, 4 Duke Street, Wellington	966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden House	41A Orleton Lane, Wellington	281 yd
Brooklands Fish Bar	4 Hordley Road, Wellington	425 yd
Smithfields Fish & Chip Shop	The Smithfield Bridge Road, Wellington	689 yd
Royal Balti	1 - 2 Charlton Street, Wellington	750 yd
Sangha Sweets And Snacks	26A Market Street, Wellington	873 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Spring Hill, Wellington	476 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore Ltd Grooms Alley, Wellington	699 yd
Save It Discount Store	23 Bridge Road, Wellington	794 yd
Tesco	5 Haygate Road, Wellington	890 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	15 - 17 New Street, Wellington	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Orleton Park School (Closed) Orleton Lane		332 yd
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	479 yd
Wrekin View Primary School NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	549 yd
O D Murphy Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE	grass pitches	674 yd
Crescent Road Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE	grass pitches	687 yd
Dothill Primary School SEVERN DRIVE	grass pitches	936 yd
Bowring Park HAYGATE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	957 yd
Ringers Lane BURNELL ROAD	cycling, grass pitches	1,064 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	1,068 yd
Wellington Cricket Club Haygate Road	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	68.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.99 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.