Urban Terrace is in Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 9BP is located in the St Georges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Urban Terrace, Telford, TF2 9BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 9PP, TF2 9DA, TF2 9PX, TF2 9QD, TF2 9BS, TF2 9QB, TF2 9PW, TF2 9FJ, TF2 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 9BP 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 | 47.2% | 50.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 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 | 39.5% | 40.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 45.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 51.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 23.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95% | 94.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Urban Terrace was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Oakengates & Ketley Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Urban Terrace has the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oakengates & Ketley Bank and the 140th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Urban Terrace, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-05-18 | £172,185 |
| 3 Urban Terrace, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-08-02 | £127,694 |
| 1 Urban Terrace, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-05-31 | £232,520 |
| 1 Urban Terrace, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2013-05-09 | £189,091 |
| 6 Urban Terrace, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2011-09-30 | £217,260 |
TF2 9BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Church Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AH | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,773 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 5,259 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 | 4,047 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 | 2,671 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars & stripes | 34 West Street, St Georges | 521 yd | |
| Business Retreat Boutique Limited (BRB) | 71 Market Street, Oakengates | 683 yd | |
| Spill The Beans | 21 Church Street, St Georges | 696 yd | |
| Bangla Pride | 69 Market Street, Oakengates | 697 yd | |
| Coffee Aroma | 19 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn Gower Street, St Georges | 281 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn Station Hill, St Georges | 350 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Crown Inn Market Street, Oakengates | 697 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 42 Market Street, Oakengates | 701 yd | |
| Old Fighting Cocks | 48 Market Street, Oakengates | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Happy | 50 Market Street, Oakengates | 701 yd | |
| TFC & BBQ | 36 Market Street, Oakengates | 701 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 3, Market Buildings Market Street, Oakengates | 725 yd | |
| Kebab Ye | 1, Market Buildings Market Street, Oakengates | 728 yd | |
| ERFA Fastfood | 4 Limes Walk, Oakengates | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co Operative | The Co-operative Food Limes Walk, Oakengates | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S C Of E Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| St Georges Sports And Social Club CHURCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.