First Avenue is in Ketley Bank, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 0AH is located in the Oakengates & Ketley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, Ketley Bank, Telford, TF2 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 0BE, TF2 0BW, TF2 0AL, TF2 6DN, TF2 0BP, TF2 0AJ, TF2 0AN, TF2 0AW, TF2 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 0AH 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 | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.7% | 32.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 47.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 56% | 55.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 24.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 27.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 89.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ketley and the 138th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 First Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-02-09 | £124,691 |
| 1 First Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-09-30 | £169,829 |
| 1 First Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2004-08-16 | £168,447 |
| 1 First Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,090 | 2001-04-23 | £81,247 |
TF2 0AH 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | - not rated | 529 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Academy Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | - not rated | 529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | - not rated | 930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Primary School Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts College New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 5,223 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 | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickstart Academy Whitechapel Way , TF2 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Revolution (KS3 PRU) Unit 1 , Stafford Park 12 TF3 3BJ | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cravings Africa Restaurant & Cafe | Unit 4 Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 244 yd | |
| Black Sea Cafe | Unit 4 Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 244 yd | |
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 730 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit C Rampart Way, Telford Town Centre | 786 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | The Hare And Hounds Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 255 yd | |
| Maddocks Social Club | Maddocks Sports And Social Club Church Street, Oakengates | 698 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 42 Market Street, Oakengates | 759 yd | |
| Old Fighting Cocks | 48 Market Street, Oakengates | 759 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 40 Market Street, Oakengates | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizzas | 1 Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 97 yd | |
| Nomi's | Unit 2b Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 243 yd | |
| Ketley Fortune Cantonese Takeaway | Unit 2a Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 429 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 1 Lion Street, Oakengates | 676 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Telford | Unit 5, 10 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 835 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Telford Forge Retail Park Colliers Way, Old Park | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queenswood Primary School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Ketley Bank SADLERS FOLD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Telford) COLLIERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Telford) COLLIERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| St George'S C Of E Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| The Telford Centre Hotel Health Club FORGEGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.