Darwin Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 3EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	51.4%	1.8%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	50.4%	48.6%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	29.5%	34%	4.5%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	42.1%	-4.8%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	0.3%	1.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	9.7%	11.5%	1.8%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	11.1%	8.6%	-2.5%	6.1%	2.5%

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	42.4%	38.5%	-3.9%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	30.7%	34.3%	3.6%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	21%	17.6%	-3.4%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	5.5%	7.1%	1.6%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	1.2%	1.3%

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	30.9%	16.7%	-14.2%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	6.2%	-4.9%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	17.7%	2.2%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8.1%	4.2%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	18.7%	6.6%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	29.2%	10.4%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	7.7%	3.3%	-4.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.4%	93.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	12.5%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	96.6%	91.4%	-5.2%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	2.1%	5.3%	3.2%	6.1%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	91%	-4.4%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.4%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
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	28%	37.2%	-9.2%
Christian	64.6%	46.2%	18.4%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Darwin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Road was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Darwin Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 241st lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TF1 3EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Darwin Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wrekin.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Darwin Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF1 3EL

Average Price
£187,281

Semi-Detached
£195,544

Terraced
£162,490

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darwin Road

Average Price
£195,534

Semi-Detached
£202,429

Terraced
£161,060

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darwin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Darwin Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-02-15	£164,043
9 Darwin Road, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£142,000	2021-11-26	£161,060
5 Darwin Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2017-01-27	£205,582
6 Darwin Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2016-03-31	£219,285
2 Darwin Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£129,995	2012-12-05	£231,750

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF1 3EL

Employment

TF1 3EL 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 3EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP	2out of 4	5,367 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES	- not rated	244 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ER	3out of 4	359 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB	3out of 4	663 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Apley Wood Primary School Pool Farm Avenue , Apley TF1 6FQ	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Community 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	353 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT	2out of 4	1,833 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	3out of 4	3,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB	2out of 4	5,336 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,076 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	296 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ	2out of 4	903 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH	- not rated	958 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ	4out of 4	2,619 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overley Hall School Wellington , TF6 5HE	- not rated	4,222 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Choices Cafe TACT	Strickland House The Lawns, Wellington	316 yd
Vineyard Cantonese restaurant	2A Vineyard Road, Wellington	427 yd
Lakewood Wellbeing Centre	Lakewood Court Severn Drive, Dothill	500 yd
Pizza plus	19 Church Street, Wellington	611 yd
Wellington Orbit	Wellington Orbit, 1 Station Road, Wellington	698 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Hotel	12 Whitchurch Road, Wellington	261 yd
The Beacon	The Beacon, 6 - 7 Market Square, Wellington	705 yd
Captain Webb (Wellington)	Public House Bagley Drive, Wellington	711 yd
Carriages At The Station Hotel	The Station Hotel Station Road, Wellington	711 yd
The Boot Micropub	2 Market Square, Wellington	719 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Balti	1 - 2 Charlton Street, Wellington	500 yd
Kebab Ye Take-Away	27 Church Street, Wellington	544 yd
sizzlers	19 Church Street, Wellington	611 yd
Pizza Hub	19A Church Street, Wellington	611 yd
Burger Plus	19A Church Street, Wellington	611 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Spring Hill, Wellington	635 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore Ltd Grooms Alley, Wellington	719 yd
Save It Discount Store	23 Bridge Road, Wellington	744 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	15 - 17 New Street, Wellington	752 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods PLC	38 - 40 New Street, Wellington	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
O D Murphy Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE	grass pitches	252 yd
Crescent Road Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE	grass pitches	262 yd
Charlton School APLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	313 yd
Wrekin View Primary School NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	337 yd
St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	437 yd
Dothill Primary School SEVERN DRIVE	grass pitches	757 yd
Dothill Playing Field EMRAL RISE	grass pitches	784 yd
Wrekin College Sports Centre WREKIN COLLEGE WREKIN COLLEGE SUTHERLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	819 yd
Charlton School (Closed) Severn Drive	grass pitches	904 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	954 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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