Furnace Lane is in Trench, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 7HY is located in the Donnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furnace Lane, Trench, Telford, TF2 7HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 7JJ, TF2 7HZ, TF2 7JB, TF2 7JD, TF2 8AZ, TF2 8AY, TF2 7JL, TF2 7JH, TF2 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 7HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 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 | 28.3% | 38.5% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 44.9% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 43% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7HY this area, 28.9% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 28.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 14% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 83.8% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 94.3% | 82.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 82.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furnace Lane was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furnace Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Donnington and the 217th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Haven Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2023-03-24 | £337,996 |
| Micklehayes Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2020-05-11 | £202,007 |
| Langemarck Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-01 | £268,602 |
| Langemarck Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-07-23 | £229,050 |
| Glenleigh Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,750 | 2007-05-24 | £154,474 |
TF2 7HY 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Leonard Close , Winifreds Drive TF2 8BH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Baldwin Webb Avenue , Donnington TF2 8EP | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Church Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AH | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 5,189 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 | 4,375 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 | 3,430 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 4,741 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Venues @ Cordingley Hall | Cordingley Hall Wellington Road, Donnington | 194 yd | |
| The Trench café | 4 Stratford Park, Trench | 335 yd | |
| Donnington Ambulance Station Health & Wellbeing Tuck Shop | Donnington Ambulance Station Wrekin Drive, Donnington | 676 yd | |
| ESS | Mod Donnington Donnington Drive, The Humbers | 733 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering LTD | Epwin Window Systems Distribution Centre Hortonwood 37, Hortonwood | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Cow | The Dun Cow Trench Road, Trench | 319 yd | |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Labour Club | Wrockwardine Wood Trench Labour Club Gibbons Road, Trench | 396 yd | |
| Tap And Barrell | Tap And Barrel Trench Road, Trench | 594 yd | |
| Donnington Community Sports And Social Club | 71 Turreff Avenue, Donnington | 841 yd | |
| White Horse Tavern | The White Horse Tavern New Road, Wrockwardine Wood | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Masala Donnington Limited | 12 The Parade, Donnington | 528 yd | |
| Shanghai Star | 9 The Parade, Donnington | 528 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 15 The Parade, Donnington | 547 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl Telford Limited | 107 Trench Road, Trench | 557 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 107 Trench Road, Trench | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Wellington Road, Donnington | 194 yd | |
| Co Operative Retail Services Limited | 14 Wrekin Drive, Donnington | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Co-Operative Academy (Closed) Gibbons Road | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Trench Playing Field GIBBONS ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Wrockwardine Wood Juniors School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Oakengates Leisure Centre NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,016 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.