Hartshill Avenue is in Oakengates, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 6AR 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 Hartshill Avenue, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 6AW, TF2 6AT, TF2 6AS, TF2 6AX, TF2 6AP, TF2 6AU, TF2 6BA, TF2 6DD, TF2 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 30.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 44.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 37.9% | 42.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 24% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 5.7% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 26.2% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 99.3% | 94.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 93.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartshill Avenue was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartshill Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 121st lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hartshill Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-27 | £181,859 |
| 19 Hartshill Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2018-07-23 | £185,660 |
| 3 Hartshill Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-02-09 | £142,569 |
| 11 Hartshill Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2016-04-22 | £140,284 |
| 4 Hartshill Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-10-01 | £223,213 |
TF2 6AR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,083 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 | 2,624 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 | 1,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggless cake shop | 9 New Street, Oakengates | 639 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 706 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 762 yd | |
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 805 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses Inn | The Compasses Inn, 72 Beveley Road, Oakengates | 414 yd | |
| The Coalport Tavern | The Coalport Tavern Bridge Street, Oakengates | 561 yd | |
| Maddocks Social Club | Maddocks Sports And Social Club Church Street, Oakengates | 633 yd | |
| Lord Hill Inn | The Lord Hill Inn Main Road, Ketley Bank | 683 yd | |
| The Place Bar | The Place Limes Walk, Oakengates | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 13 - 15 New Street, Oakengates | 639 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Market Street, Oakengates | 677 yd | |
| J D's Fish Bar | 43 Market Street, Oakengates | 711 yd | |
| Mangal Turkish Bbq & Shawarma | 18 Market Street, Oakengates | 750 yd | |
| ERFA Fastfood | 4 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Ketley Bank SADLERS FOLD | grass pitches | 992 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.