Birch Meadow, Broseley, TF12 5LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF12 5LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	51.9%	2.4%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	50.5%	48.1%	-2.4%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	24.6%	27.7%	3.1%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	42%	-8.8%	44.2%	-2.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.8%	2.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11.7%	13.8%	2.1%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	9.2%	12.9%	3.7%	6.1%	6.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.6%	37.5%	1.9%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	37%	33.6%	-3.4%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	19.7%	21.6%	1.9%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	6.9%	5.8%	-1.1%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

In the area around TF12 5LL this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	28.1%	-9.0%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	12.5%	2.9%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	11.6%	-4.2%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	8%	4.2%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	12.5%	0.4%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	23.7%	6.6%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	4.6%	3.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.6%	100%	1.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	99.7%	96.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.9%	-2.1%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	26.7%	13.5%	13.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Birch Meadow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Meadow was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Birch Meadow has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 341st highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 270.6%.

🔎 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. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TF12 5LL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Birch Meadow are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bridgnorth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birch Meadow, Broseley, TF12 5LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF12 5LL

Average Price
£218,055

Semi-Detached
£218,055

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Meadow

Average Price
£201,191

Semi-Detached
£201,191

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch MeadowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-08-05	£187,324
5 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-02-13	£253,199
5 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-12-10	£257,525
3 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,500	2021-04-09	£188,289
5 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2017-12-01	£189,252

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF12 5LL

Employment

TF12 5LL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TF12 5LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	19
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET	4out of 4	3,290 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broseley CofE Primary School Dark Lane , TF12 5LW	3out of 4	142 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Coalport Road , TF12 5AN	2out of 4	735 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Coalport Road , TF12 5AN	- not rated	735 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School Dale End , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DS	2out of 4	2,375 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	2,425 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX	- not rated	2,380 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	2out of 4	2,429 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB	- not rated	3,759 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	3,843 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ	- not rated	5,339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT	- not rated	2,568 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	4,049 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB	- not rated	4,483 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB	- not rated	5,297 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	5,312 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wyld Flour	64 High Street, Broseley	279 yd
Pizza And Kebab Grill	73 High Street, Broseley	288 yd
Zengh Fine Indian Dining	86 - 87 High Street, Broseley	310 yd
Moon Hon	Unit 2, 17 Delph Side	355 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pipe Maker Arms	High Street, Broseley	279 yd
The Ironmaster	34 High Street, Broseley	348 yd
The Lion Hotel	42 High Street, Broseley	357 yd
The Forester Arms	Avenue Road, Broseley	761 yd
Broseley Cricket Club	Woodlands Road, Broseley	864 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Broseley Square	85B High Street, Broseley		313 yd
Broseley Fish Bar	Wheatland Garage, Ironbridge Road		727 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broseley C Of E Primary School Dark Lane	artificial grass pitch	186 yd
Birchmeadow Playing Fields BIRCHMEADOW BIRCHMEADOW COCKSHUTT LANE	grass pitches	405 yd
John Wilkinson Primary School COALPORT ROAD	grass pitches	749 yd
Broseley Cc WOODLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	824 yd

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	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%

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.24 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.24 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.16 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TF12 5LL