St Pauls Drive is in Wellington, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 3GD is located in the Shawbirch & Dothill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Pauls Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 3GF, TF1 3GE, TF1 3GA, TF1 3GB, TF1 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 3GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.8% | 31.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 49.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 26.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 31% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.1% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.5% 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% | 90.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 90.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Drive was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.9% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Pauls Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 208th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 St Pauls Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-08-06 | £208,773 |
| 20 St Pauls Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-06-13 | £308,489 |
| 4 St Pauls Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-14 | £215,312 |
| 23 St Pauls Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2022-05-10 | £355,225 |
| 7 St Pauls Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-25 | £266,095 |
TF1 3GD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Infant School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Junior School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 848 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College Whitchurch Road , Wellington TF1 3DY | - not rated | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , Welllington TF1 3FA | - not rated | 513 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orleton Park School Orleton Lane , Wellington TF1 2AD | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor School Crescent Road , Hadley TF1 6JZ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,255 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 | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Darwin School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Endeavour Centre North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kickstart Academy 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of PRH | Princess Royal Hospital Grainger Drive, Apley | 396 yd | |
| Cafe Bistro @ Women's Children's Unit PRH | Princess Royal Hospital Grainger Drive, Apley | 396 yd | |
| Lakewood Wellbeing Centre | Lakewood Court Severn Drive, Dothill | 400 yd | |
| Dinks Coffee Shop | Charlton School Severn Drive, Dothill | 515 yd | |
| Choices Cafe TACT | Strickland House The Lawns, Wellington | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hotel | 12 Whitchurch Road, Wellington | 810 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) | Apley Arms Shawbirch Road, Shawbirch | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton School APLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Charlton School (Closed) Severn Drive | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Dothill Playing Field EMRAL RISE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Dothill Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Wrekin View Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| O D Murphy Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Crescent Road Playing Field ST. CHADS CLOSE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 895 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.