Hawkshaw Close is in Oakengates, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 6NH is located in the Oakengates & Ketley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawkshaw Close, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 6NF, TF2 6NG, TF2 6NE, TF2 6NJ, TF2 6AD, TF2 6DH, TF2 6AE, TF2 6DJ, TF2 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 6NH 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 Hawkshaw Close was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkshaw Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 258th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hawkshaw Close, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-11-17 | £168,689 |
| 9 Hawkshaw Close, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-11-28 | £231,262 |
| 12 Hawkshaw Close, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,250 | 2021-07-07 | £201,588 |
| 11 Hawkshaw Close, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2020-07-24 | £177,848 |
| 5 Hawkshaw Close, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £124,900 | 2019-12-06 | £167,969 |
TF2 6NH 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 The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 391 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 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 901 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Academy Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community 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 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 3,645 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 | 1,858 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 367 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 414 yd | |
| Business Retreat Boutique Limited (BRB) | 71 Market Street, Oakengates | 417 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 468 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | The Hare And Hounds Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 197 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 42 Market Street, Oakengates | 377 yd | |
| Old Fighting Cocks | 48 Market Street, Oakengates | 377 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 40 Market Street, Oakengates | 377 yd | |
| FireFly | 5, Market Buildings Market Street, Oakengates | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizzas | 1 Holyhead Road, Oakengates | 298 yd | |
| Pizza Club | 1 Lion Street, Oakengates | 311 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Telford | Unit 5, 10 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 356 yd | |
| Fortune Cooking | 7 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 367 yd | |
| Easy Happy | 50 Market Street, Oakengates | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S C Of E Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Queenswood Primary School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Ketley Bank SADLERS FOLD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.