Castle Gardens is in Apley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF1 6AE is located in the Apley Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 2013-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Gardens, Apley, Telford, TF1 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 6AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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% | 54.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TF1 6AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 52.9% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 59.6% | 55.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around TF1 6AE this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 41.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.9% | 88.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.9% | 92.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Gardens was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Apley Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Gardens has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Apley Castle and the 262nd highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Castle Gardens, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-09 | £215,603 |
| 15 Castle Gardens, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-07 | £274,933 |
| 7 Castle Gardens, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2020-08-04 | £100,194 |
| 2 Castle Gardens, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-12-14 | £403,747 |
| 17 Castle Gardens, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-12-21 | £261,976 |
TF1 6AE 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Wood Primary School Pool Farm Avenue , Apley TF1 6FQ | - not rated | 923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy Pool Farm Avenue , Apley TF1 6FQ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Infant School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Junior School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , Welllington TF1 3FA | - not rated | 684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College Whitchurch Road , Wellington TF1 3DY | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor School Crescent Road , Hadley TF1 6JZ | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orleton Park School Orleton Lane , Wellington TF1 2AD | - not rated | 2,129 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 | 1,979 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 | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,434 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 | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Darwin School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Endeavour Centre North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kickstart Academy 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | - not rated | 1,828 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 | 371 yd | |
| Cafe Bistro @ Women's Children's Unit PRH | Princess Royal Hospital Grainger Drive, Apley | 371 yd | |
| Dinks Coffee Shop | Charlton School Severn Drive, Dothill | 685 yd | |
| Lakewood Wellbeing Centre | Lakewood Court Severn Drive, Dothill | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) | Apley Arms Shawbirch Road, Shawbirch | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Fish Bar | Unit 2 Leegomery Centre, Leegomery | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton School (Closed) Severn Drive | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Charlton School APLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Dothill Playing Field EMRAL RISE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Apley Wood Primary School POOL FARM AVENUE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Dothill Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.