Hortonwood 60 is in Telford and in Wrekin district. TF1 7GL is located in the Ercall Magna electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hortonwood 60, Telford, TF1 7GL 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 7GL is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 50.4% | 45.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 54.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 7GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 29.2% | 26.4% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 56.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 57.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 28.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 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.
In the area around TF1 7GL this area, 9.1% 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 | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.4% | 17.1% | -10.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 26.2% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hortonwood 60 was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% higher than the Ercall Magna average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hortonwood 60 has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ercall Magna and the 223rd highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faccenda Group Hortonwood 60, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2014-02-21 | £2,908,475 |
TF1 7GL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TF1 7GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors , TF6 6DH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors , TF6 6DH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Business and Enterprise College Gibbons Road , Trench TF2 7JR | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Hunt School Gibbons Road , Trench TF2 7JR | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland Business and Enterprise College Gibbons Road , Trench TF2 7JR | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor School Crescent Road , Hadley TF1 6JZ | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,048 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw School Queensway , TF1 6AJ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART TELFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , Haybridge Road TF1 2NP | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 4,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Street (KS4) PRU New College , King Street TF1 1NY | - not rated | 4,643 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering @ Faccenda Group Ltd | Avara Hortonwood 60, Hortonwood | 2 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering LTD | Epwin Window Systems Distribution Centre Hortonwood 37, Hortonwood | 862 yd | |
| Hoo Zoo Dinosaur World | Hoo Farm Humber Lane, Donnington | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens At Horton | The Queens, Horton | 1,072 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.