Vine Cottages is in Ketley Bank, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 0BU 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 Vine Cottages, Ketley Bank, Telford, TF2 0BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 0BT, TF2 0BX, TF2 0DF, TF2 0BY, TF2 0BN, TF2 0DE, TF2 0BP, TF2 0BZ, TF2 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 0BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.3% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.7% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 27% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 50.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 41.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 20.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 18.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.4% | 96.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vine Cottages was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vine Cottages has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 211th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vine Cottages, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2015-08-24 | £224,426 |
| 2 Vine Cottages, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1999-08-06 | £205,017 |
TF2 0BU 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 TF2 0BU 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 676 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 | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 173 yd | |
| Black Sea Cafe | Unit 4 Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 173 yd | |
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 597 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 652 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | The Hare And Hounds Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 202 yd | |
| Maddocks Social Club | Maddocks Sports And Social Club Church Street, Oakengates | 458 yd | |
| Lord Hill Inn | The Lord Hill Inn Main Road, Ketley Bank | 620 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 42 Market Street, Oakengates | 657 yd | |
| Old Fighting Cocks | 48 Market Street, Oakengates | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomi's | Unit 2b Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 167 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 1 Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 295 yd | |
| Ketley Fortune Cantonese Takeaway | Unit 2a Fourth Avenue, Ketley Bank | 422 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 1 Lion Street, Oakengates | 554 yd | |
| Fortune Cooking | 7 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 696 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Telford Forge Retail Park Colliers Way, Old Park | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ketley Bank SADLERS FOLD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Queenswood Primary School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Telford) COLLIERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Telford) COLLIERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.