School Lane is in Ketley, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 5DH 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 School Lane, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 5DL, TF1 5DG, TF1 5DF, TF1 5DJ, TF1 5AN, TF1 5DQ, TF1 5FD, TF1 5BR, TF1 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 5DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 35.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 19.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 89% | 86.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 200.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.0% higher than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 51st highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-27 | £371,206 |
| Fugelmere School Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-12-18 | £394,056 |
| 1 School Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2012-11-08 | £312,536 |
| 1 School Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2004-07-16 | £343,449 |
| 1 School Lane, Telford, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1997-06-30 | £363,681 |
TF1 5DH 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,031 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 | 1,561 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 | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 3,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom kitchen | 105 Holyhead Road, Ketley | 158 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | The Blue Elephant Holyhead Road, Ketley | 166 yd | |
| Rose Manor | Rose Manor Ketley Park Road, Ketley | 338 yd | |
| Goddards Fine Food Catering Limited | Goddards Store Station Road, Ketley | 542 yd | |
| HLC Cafe | Hadley Library, Hadley Learning Community Waterloo Road, Ketley | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrens Nest PH | The Wrens Nest Wrens Nest Lane, Ketley | 426 yd | |
| The Compasses Inn | The Compasses Inn, 72 Beveley Road, Oakengates | 680 yd | |
| The Horseshoes Inn | The Horse Shoes Inn Holyhead Road, Ketley | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Spice | 32 Woodside Road, Ketley | 396 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 34 Station Road, Ketley | 542 yd | |
| Ping Hong Takeaway | 18 Station Road, Ketley | 581 yd | |
| Telford Oriental | 46 Overdale | 931 yd | |
| Hadley Kitchen | Beijing House Church Street, Hadley | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Freezer Centre | Unit 2 Holyhead Road, Ketley | 125 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. | Sainsburys Supermarket Holyhead Road, Ketley | 149 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ketley Recreation Ground HOLYHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Meadows Primary School RIDDINGS CLOSE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Sinclair Social Club | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Hadley Learning Community WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.