Oakworth Close, Telford, TF1 5DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 5DP is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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	53.4%	46.8%	-6.6%	51.0%	-4.2%
Male	46.6%	53.2%	6.6%	49.0%	4.2%

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 area around TF1 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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	57.2%	44.4%	-12.8%	37.9%	6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	26.4%	34.6%	8.2%	44.2%	-9.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	4.8%	5.5%	0.7%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	10%	12.5%	2.5%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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	59.5%	57%	-2.5%	48.4%	8.6%
Good health	27.7%	30.5%	2.8%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	8.8%	9.4%	0.6%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	19.2%	11.8%	-7.4%	18.2%	-6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	11.2%	-5.2%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.4%	14.8%	-7.6%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.7%	2.5%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	24.4%	10.0%	16.9%	7.5%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	28.7%	11.5%	33.8%	-5.1%
Other	7.2%	3.4%	-3.8%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.5%	6.2%	4.7%	2.5%	3.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	2.9%	1.4%	0.9%	2.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	90.9%	80.9%	-10.0%	81.4%	-0.5%
Arab	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	74%	-10.1%	83.2%	-9.2%
European Union	13.1%	18.2%	5.1%	6.1%	12.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.9%	4.4%	3.5%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.8%	74.3%	-9.5%	83.2%	-8.9%
10+ Years	2.4%	10.4%	8.0%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	6.1%	9.8%	3.7%	2.9%	6.9%
2-5 Years	4.9%	3.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.2%	76.7%	-15.5%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	11.5%	1.3%	10.2%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Oakworth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakworth Close was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Ercall Magna average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Oakworth Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ercall Magna and the 251st lowest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

🔎 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. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TF1 5DP, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Oakworth Close are based on 70 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 Oakworth Close, Telford, TF1 5DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF1 5DP

Average Price
£227,743

Semi-Detached
£242,108

Terraced
£215,704

Detached
£295,325

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakworth Close

Average Price
£241,556

Semi-Detached
£240,533

Terraced
£226,698

Detached
£309,978

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakworth CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Oakworth Close, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£223,000	2025-09-18	£222,361
11 Oakworth Close, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£220,500	2025-06-23	£224,828
15 Oakworth Close, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-12-12	£218,233
8 Oakworth Close, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-02-28	£190,312
32 Oakworth Close, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2022-01-28	£141,630

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF1 5DP

Employment

TF1 5DP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	260
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	17
Retired	16
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	9
Other	8

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	45
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	11
Education	11
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT	3out of 4	1,907 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Teagues Bridge Junior School Teagues Crescent , Trench TF2 6RE	- not rated	599 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teagues Bridge Infant School Teagues Crescent , Trench TF2 6RE	- not rated	599 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE	2out of 4	599 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	- not rated	1,117 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	- not rated	1,117 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrockwardine Wood Arts College New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ	- not rated	1,381 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ	- not rated	1,381 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB	- not rated	1,528 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG	- not rated	3,686 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF	- not rated	4,963 yd	Community school	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	2,484 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY	- not rated	3,216 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ	- not rated	1,538 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jigsaw School Queensway , TF1 6AJ	- not rated	1,919 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
KICKSTART TELFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , Haybridge Road TF1 2NP	- not rated	2,484 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT	3out of 4	2,769 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH	- not rated	3,101 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Kfc Trench Lock, Hadley	209 yd
Little Chimps Cafe @ Jungleland	Interchange House Trench Lock, Hadley	209 yd
Bentleys Diner @ Wilsons Auctions	Units 30-32 Trench Lock 2, Trench Lock	255 yd
Olive Catering @ Kraft Heinz	Unit 1 Hortonwood 2, Hortonwood	732 yd
A Taste Of Caribbean	1 High Street, Hadley	983 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Blue Pig	The Blue Pig Capewell Road, Trench	393 yd
The Foresters Arms	The Foresters Arms Union Street, Hadley	658 yd
Booteez Cafe & Cocktails	The Bridge Inn Wombridge Road, Trench	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hadley Kitchen	Beijing House Church Street, Hadley	742 yd
Imperial Phoenix	10A High Street, Hadley	1,009 yd
Golden City	Unit 4, Teagues Crescent Shops Teagues Crescent, Trench	1,013 yd
Moon house	33 High Street, Hadley	1,026 yd
ARJYS	211 Wombridge Road, Trench	1,068 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TF1 5DP postcode.

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	95.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.4%

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	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TF1 5DP