Hodgecroft Estate is in Much Wenlock and in Bridgnorth district. TF13 6HG is located in the Much Wenlock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, TF13 6HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF13 6HL, TF13 6HF, TF13 6JQ, TF13 6HE, TF13 6JH, TF13 6HJ, TF13 6LT, TF13 6HN, TF13 6BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF13 6HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 37.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 43.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 38.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 39.1% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 20% | 18.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 26.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 21% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hodgecroft Estate was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hodgecroft Estate has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts and the 208th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-01-11 | £282,142 |
| 34 Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2016-03-10 | £263,879 |
| 32 Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2009-04-03 | £286,554 |
| 34 Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2003-11-28 | £272,628 |
| 32 Hodgecroft Estate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,250 | 2003-07-11 | £274,666 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much Wenlock Primary School Racecourse Lane , TF13 6JG | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow 1618 CofE Free School Barrow , TF12 5BW | 4out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Brookes School Farley Road , TF13 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilash | 14A High Street, Much Wenlock | 389 yd | |
| Choctilly Ltd | 11 High Street, Much Wenlock | 389 yd | |
| Tea On The Square | 21 Barrow Street, Much Wenlock | 403 yd | |
| Barrow Street Cafe | Barrow Street Cafe Ltd, 17 Barrow Street | 409 yd | |
| The Wenlock Smoothie | 4 The Square, Barrow Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot Inn | 13 High Street, Much Wenlock | 389 yd | |
| The Fox | 46 High Street, Much Wenlock | 409 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | 2 High Street, Much Wenlock | 411 yd | |
| Gaskell Arms | High Street, Much Wenlock | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Supermarket | Wheatland Garage, Bridgnorth Road | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Much Wenlock Primary School RACECOURSE LANE | grass pitches | 77 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.