Cobwell Road, Broseley Wood, Broseley, TF12 5QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF12 5QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.8%	1.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.7%	48.2%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 TF12 5QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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	22.4%	19.6%	-2.8%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	61.5%	-0.6%	44.2%	17.3%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7%	9.6%	2.6%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	7%	8.5%	1.5%	6.1%	2.4%

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	37.1%	48.4%	11.3%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	41.7%	36.6%	-5.1%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	16.6%	11.1%	-5.5%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.5%	15.8%	-10.7%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	7.7%	-6.3%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	12.7%	-1.3%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	5.8%	1.4%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	19.2%	8.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	36.2%	10.1%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	4.4%	2.7%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
White	99%	99.7%	0.7%	81.4%	18.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.3%	97.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	97.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Cobwell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobwell Road was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cobwell Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 347th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

🔎 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 5QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Cobwell Road are based on 35 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 Cobwell Road, Broseley Wood, Broseley, TF12 5QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF12 5QL

Average Price
£409,641

Semi-Detached
£395,784

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£418,879

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cobwell Road

Average Price
£337,185

Semi-Detached
£312,726

Terraced
£223,214

Detached
£381,338

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cobwell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Marbury Cobwell Road, Broseley, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2024-08-27	£427,500
Wilderswil Cobwell Road, Broseley, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2019-08-30	£594,974
Marbury Cobwell Road, Broseley, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£229,950	2018-06-05	£311,663
The Bungalow Cobwell Road, Broseley, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2015-05-08	£251,545
Wilderswil Cobwell Road, Broseley, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2014-11-13	£576,837

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF12 5QL

Employment

TF12 5QL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TF12 5QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	27
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	42
Education	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	13
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	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	2,874 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broseley CE Primary School Dark Lane , TF12 5LW	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School Dale End , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DS	4out of 4	1,274 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary School Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	1,794 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery Coalport Road , TF12 5AN	4out of 4	1,820 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Reynolds Primary School Westbourne , Woodside TF7 5QW	4out of 4	2,045 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	1,796 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	3,269 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	3out of 4	5,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR	- not rated	1,282 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	3,929 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	4,572 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	4,665 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP	2out of 4	5,165 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
D'Arcys At The Station	Station Hotel Ladywood, Jackfield	479 yd
La Casita Bar Tapas	33A High Street, Ironbridge	648 yd
The little Christmas shop & Mrs Claus’ Kitchen	33 High Street, Ironbridge	648 yd
Ironbridge Fish & Chips	32A High Street, Ironbridge	654 yd
Aftab Tandoori Restaurant	25 High Street, Ironbridge	659 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broseley Cricket Club	Woodlands Road, Broseley	177 yd
The Coracle Micropub	27 High Street, Ironbridge	665 yd
White Hart Inn	10 The Wharfage, Ironbridge	780 yd
The Malthouse	The Malthouse The Wharfage, Ironbridge	966 yd
Ye Olde Robin Hood	33 Waterloo Street, Ironbridge	1,012 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eleys Of Ironbridge	13 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge		685 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broseley Cc WOODLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	200 yd
Birchmeadow Playing Fields BIRCHMEADOW BIRCHMEADOW COCKSHUTT LANE	grass pitches	628 yd
Broseley C Of E Primary School Dark Lane	artificial grass pitch	915 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	40.0%
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	40.0%

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%

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