Village Way is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 6TJ is located in the Oakengates & Ketley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Village Way, Telford, TF2 6TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 6TN, TF2 6TH, TF2 6HG, TF2 6HU, TF2 6JA, TF2 6HS, TF2 6HT, TF2 6HD, TF2 6HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 6TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TF2 6TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 23.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 33.2% | 35.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 22.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 4.3% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 23.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 20.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.2% | 90.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Way was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Village Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 68th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Village Way, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-28 | £137,772 |
| 18 Village Way, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-06-29 | £182,299 |
| 23 Village Way, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-11-03 | £134,883 |
| 19 Village Way, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-07-03 | £170,995 |
| 23 Village Way, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2008-09-12 | £153,057 |
TF2 6TJ 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 6TJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 826 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 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Church Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 4,381 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 | 2,818 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 | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,267 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 | 573 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Cafe | 25 Market Street, Oakengates | 687 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 693 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 794 yd | |
| Tarkawalla Telford | 5 Oxford Street, Oakengates | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coalport Tavern | The Coalport Tavern Bridge Street, Oakengates | 584 yd | |
| The Place Bar | The Place Limes Walk, Oakengates | 687 yd | |
| The Compasses Inn | The Compasses Inn, 72 Beveley Road, Oakengates | 719 yd | |
| Maddocks Social Club | Maddocks Sports And Social Club Church Street, Oakengates | 766 yd | |
| FireFly | 5, Market Buildings Market Street, Oakengates | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 13 - 15 New Street, Oakengates | 573 yd | |
| Subway | 17 Market Street, Oakengates | 666 yd | |
| J D's Fish Bar | 43 Market Street, Oakengates | 685 yd | |
| ERFA Fastfood | 4 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 715 yd | |
| Mangal Turkish Bbq & Shawarma | 18 Market Street, Oakengates | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Grove (Wellington Amateurs Fc) SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Hartshill Park SCHOOL GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.