Furnace Lane is in Trench, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 7JE 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 7JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 7JH, TF2 7JD, TF2 7JB, TF2 7JL, TF2 8BN, TF2 7HZ, TF2 8AZ, TF2 8BL, TF2 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF2 7JE is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 44.5% | 45.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 55.5% | 54.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TF2 7JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 43.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 39.6% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 43% | 46.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 26.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 17.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 91% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 92.6% | 81% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 81.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furnace Lane was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furnace Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Donnington and the 189th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-11 | £128,147 |
| Brooklands Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-06 | £316,783 |
| Brooklands Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-07-19 | £239,898 |
| 62 Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-08-04 | £223,487 |
| 60A Furnace Lane, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2015-06-09 | £238,178 |
TF2 7JE 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,398 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 | 386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Church Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AH | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 685 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 | 799 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 3,428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,650 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 4,942 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 | 277 yd | |
| The Trench café | 4 Stratford Park, Trench | 421 yd | |
| Donnington Ambulance Station Health & Wellbeing Tuck Shop | Donnington Ambulance Station Wrekin Drive, Donnington | 583 yd | |
| ESS | Mod Donnington Donnington Drive, The Humbers | 869 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering LTD | Epwin Window Systems Distribution Centre Hortonwood 37, Hortonwood | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Labour Club | Wrockwardine Wood Trench Labour Club Gibbons Road, Trench | 250 yd | |
| Dun Cow | The Dun Cow Trench Road, Trench | 372 yd | |
| Tap And Barrell | Tap And Barrel Trench Road, Trench | 633 yd | |
| White Horse Tavern | The White Horse Tavern New Road, Wrockwardine Wood | 773 yd | |
| Wrockwardine Wood Football Club | Wrockwardine Wood F.c Sports And Social Club, Wrockwardine Wood | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 15 The Parade, Donnington | 506 yd | |
| Spice Masala Donnington Limited | 12 The Parade, Donnington | 510 yd | |
| Shanghai Star | 9 The Parade, Donnington | 510 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl Telford Limited | 107 Trench Road, Trench | 598 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 107 Trench Road, Trench | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Wellington Road, Donnington | 277 yd | |
| Co Operative Retail Services Limited | 14 Wrekin Drive, Donnington | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Co-Operative Academy (Closed) Gibbons Road | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Trench Playing Field GIBBONS ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Wrockwardine Wood Juniors School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Oakengates Leisure Centre NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 867 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.