Gatcombe Way is in Priorslee, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF2 9GZ is located in the Priorslee electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gatcombe Way, Priorslee, Telford, TF2 9GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 9FF, TF2 9FE, TF2 9GN, TF2 9GP, TF2 9FD, TF2 9RZ, TF2 9WG, TF2 9GL, TF2 9WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF2 9GZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 53.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 26.6% | 56.3% | 29.7% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 30.8% | -29.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.8%) 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 | 59% | 62.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around TF2 9GZ this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 24.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 41.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.9% | 79.1% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 86.5% | 87.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 2.1% | -7.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 87.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatcombe Way was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gatcombe Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Donnington and the 233rd highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 458.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Gatcombe Way, Telford, Wrekin Detached, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2024-09-03 | £420,457 |
| 81 Gatcombe Way, Telford, Wrekin Detached, a newly built property | £399,995 | 2024-08-30 | £399,211 |
| 55 Gatcombe Way, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-06-28 | £196,078 |
| 27 Gatcombe Way, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-06-28 | £217,785 |
| 79 Gatcombe Way, Telford, Wrekin Detached, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2023-11-17 | £337,968 |
TF2 9GZ 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Education | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary Academy Gatcombe Way , Priorslee TF2 9GZ | 3out of 4 | 52 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Academy Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre Church Road , Donnington Wood TF2 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Idsall School Coppice Green Lane , TF11 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,637 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Naturist Club | The Windings Grange Lane, Redhill | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old town Chinese takeaway | Unit 1a Gatcombe Way, Priorslee | 17 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Holyhead Road, Snedshill | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary Academy GATCOMBE WAY | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Priorslee Playing Field GOUGH CLOSE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Holy Trinity Academy TEECE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 989 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.