Barnes Wallis Drive is in Leegomery, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 6XT is located in the Apley Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnes Wallis Drive, Leegomery, Telford, TF1 6XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 6XX, TF1 6YD, TF1 6YB, TF1 6YA, TF1 6XU, TF1 6YE, TF1 6YR, TF1 6YX, TF1 6XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 6XT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.9% | 52.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 31.8% | 28.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 52.6% | 41.7% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.1% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.4% | 15.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 10.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 32.9% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 87% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 90.6% | 91.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 91.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnes Wallis Drive was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Apley Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnes Wallis Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Apley Castle and the 181st lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Barnes Wallis Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-03-18 | £355,725 |
| 18 Barnes Wallis Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-04 | £236,361 |
| 40 Barnes Wallis Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-05-28 | £435,094 |
| 6 Barnes Wallis Drive, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £9,580 | 2021-02-16 | £11,050 |
| 24 Barnes Wallis Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-09-30 | £246,706 |
TF1 6XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,457 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 | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Tearoom | The Leegate Centre Leegate Avenue, Leegomery | 479 yd | |
| Friends Of PRH | Princess Royal Hospital Grainger Drive, Apley | 981 yd | |
| Cafe Bistro @ Women's Children's Unit PRH | Princess Royal Hospital Grainger Drive, Apley | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel Inn Hadley Park Road, Hadley | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Fish Bar | Unit 2 Leegomery Centre, Leegomery | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apley Wood Primary School POOL FARM AVENUE | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Mercia Fields Grainger Drive | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Leegomery Bmx Track Leegate Avenue | cycling | 988 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 | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.