Priory Road is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 6HU 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 Priory Road, Telford, TF2 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 6HX, TF2 6TN, TF2 6HZ, TF2 6HY, TF2 6JA, TF2 6TJ, TF2 6JB, TF2 6HT, TF2 6HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 30.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 43.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 10.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 40.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around TF2 6HU this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 30% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 21.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% higher than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 126th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Priory Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-04-17 | £191,000 |
| 33 Priory Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,750 | 2023-11-10 | £200,708 |
| 3 Priory Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-10-25 | £178,060 |
| 12 Priory Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-26 | £191,481 |
| 3 Priory Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2023-04-18 | £135,615 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 865 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 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Church Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 4,392 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 | 2,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,309 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 | 624 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 734 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 745 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 833 yd | |
| Business Retreat Boutique Limited (BRB) | 71 Market Street, Oakengates | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coalport Tavern | The Coalport Tavern Bridge Street, Oakengates | 660 yd | |
| The Place Bar | The Place Limes Walk, Oakengates | 731 yd | |
| The Compasses Inn | The Compasses Inn, 72 Beveley Road, Oakengates | 826 yd | |
| FireFly | 5, Market Buildings Market Street, Oakengates | 833 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Crown Inn Market Street, Oakengates | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 13 - 15 New Street, Oakengates | 624 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Market Street, Oakengates | 727 yd | |
| J D's Fish Bar | 43 Market Street, Oakengates | 740 yd | |
| ERFA Fastfood | 4 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 760 yd | |
| Mangal Turkish Bbq & Shawarma | 18 Market Street, Oakengates | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.