South View is in Telford and in Wrekin district. TF1 6SX is located in the Oakengates & Ketley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about South View, Telford, TF1 6SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 5SU, TF1 6SZ, TF1 5SP, TF1 5SR, TF1 5LP, TF1 5DR, TF1 5LW, TF1 5RA, TF1 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 6SX 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% |
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 6SX, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% higher than the Ercall Magna average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South View has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ercall Magna and the 265th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 South View, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2014-04-11 | £177,745 |
| 5 South View, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-04-22 | £213,636 |
| 5 South View, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2004-08-24 | £161,333 |
| 8 South View, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-03-19 | £210,811 |
| 5 South View, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-04-12 | £193,255 |
TF1 6SX 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,232 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 | 1,309 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 3,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Diner @ Wilsons Auctions | Units 30-32 Trench Lock 2, Trench Lock | 60 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Trench Lock, Hadley | 138 yd | |
| Little Chimps Cafe @ Jungleland | Interchange House Trench Lock, Hadley | 138 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ Kraft Heinz | Unit 1 Hortonwood 2, Hortonwood | 671 yd | |
| A Taste Of Caribbean | 1 High Street, Hadley | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms Union Street, Hadley | 527 yd | |
| The Blue Pig | The Blue Pig Capewell Road, Trench | 692 yd | |
| Hop & Vine | 69 High Street, Hadley | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Kitchen | Beijing House Church Street, Hadley | 729 yd | |
| Imperial Phoenix | 10A High Street, Hadley | 787 yd | |
| Moon house | 33 High Street, Hadley | 799 yd | |
| Diamond Fish Bar | Unit 2, Hadley Centre High Street, Hadley | 996 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Hadley Centre High Street, Hadley | 996 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.