Central Avenue is in Ketley, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 5BX is located in the Ketley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 5DW, TF1 5BT, TF1 5DN, TF1 5BH, TF1 4BH, TF1 5BU, TF1 5BJ, TF1 5BL, TF1 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 5BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 53.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TF1 5BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 35.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 48.9% | 42.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 26.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 17.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 85.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 84.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 194th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Central Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-24 | £182,634 |
| 11 Central Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-21 | £172,636 |
| 8 Central Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-03-25 | £157,918 |
| 8 Central Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2013-07-09 | £177,391 |
| 10 Central Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-12-03 | £171,901 |
TF1 5BX 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apley Wood Primary School Pool Farm Avenue , Apley TF1 6FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,771 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 | 706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLC Cafe | Hadley Library, Hadley Learning Community Waterloo Road, Ketley | 413 yd | |
| Goddards Fine Food Catering Limited | Goddards Store Station Road, Ketley | 499 yd | |
| Haybridge road cafe | 87 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 568 yd | |
| Get Gourmet | 38 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 678 yd | |
| Market Hall Cafe | 5 Market Approach, Wellington | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoes Inn | The Horse Shoes Inn Holyhead Road, Ketley | 310 yd | |
| Hop & Vine | 69 High Street, Hadley | 774 yd | |
| Wrens Nest PH | The Wrens Nest Wrens Nest Lane, Ketley | 996 yd | |
| Bridge Builder | The Bridge Builder, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 1,022 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms Union Street, Hadley | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Hong Takeaway | 18 Station Road, Ketley | 472 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 34 Station Road, Ketley | 499 yd | |
| Fine Foods | 79 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 566 yd | |
| Kebab King Hadley | 89 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 576 yd | |
| Diamond Fish Bar | Unit 2, Hadley Centre High Street, Hadley | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. | Sainsburys Supermarket Holyhead Road, Ketley | 884 yd | |
| Farm Foods Freezer Centre | Unit 2 Holyhead Road, Ketley | 920 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Ketley Recreation Ground HOLYHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| New College Telford HAYBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Telford College HAYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Sinclair Social Club | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Life@Whitehouse (Telford) WATLING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| New Bucks Head Stadium (Afc Telford United) THE BUCKS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.