Holyhead Road is in Oakengates, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 6BG 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 Holyhead Road, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 6BQ, TF2 6BW, TF2 6BE, TF2 6AN, TF2 6BL, TF2 0AA, TF2 6BJ, TF2 6BA, TF2 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF2 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 31.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 30.7% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 22.6% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 23% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 16.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.9% | 98.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 158.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% higher than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ketley and the 78th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-11-21 | £159,910 |
| Braeside Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-03-09 | £158,101 |
| Caldy Lodge Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-09 | £303,568 |
| Braeside Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-20 | £125,280 |
| Bloomfield Holyhead Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2020-07-24 | £255,432 |
TF2 6BG 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 6BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 357 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 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Academy Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ketley Infant School Holyhead Road , Ketley TF1 5AN | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ketley Town Junior School Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | - not rated | 1,320 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 | 1,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community 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 | 3,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 4,805 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 | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 3,850 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 , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kickstart Academy Whitechapel Way , TF2 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART TELFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , Haybridge Road TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 586 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 586 yd | |
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 652 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 674 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill Inn | The Lord Hill Inn Main Road, Ketley Bank | 356 yd | |
| Maddocks Social Club | Maddocks Sports And Social Club Church Street, Oakengates | 385 yd | |
| The Coalport Tavern | The Coalport Tavern Bridge Street, Oakengates | 454 yd | |
| The Compasses Inn | The Compasses Inn, 72 Beveley Road, Oakengates | 623 yd | |
| The Place Bar | The Place Limes Walk, Oakengates | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 17 Market Street, Oakengates | 559 yd | |
| Frydays | 13 - 15 New Street, Oakengates | 586 yd | |
| J D's Fish Bar | 43 Market Street, Oakengates | 596 yd | |
| Mangal Turkish Bbq & Shawarma | 18 Market Street, Oakengates | 613 yd | |
| Fortune Cooking | 7 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 145 yd |
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Ketley Bank SADLERS FOLD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Queenswood Primary School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.