Carlton Drive is in Priorslee, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF2 9SH is located in the Priorslee electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Drive, Priorslee, Telford, TF2 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF2 9SJ, TF2 9SN, TF2 9SL, TF2 9NU, TF2 9SS, TF2 9GH, TF2 9ST, TF2 9SR, TF2 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF2 9SH 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 | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 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 9SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% 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 | 21.8% | 16.7% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 68.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 39.4% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 90.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.1% | 93.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Drive was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlton Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Donnington and the 250th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Carlton Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-05-19 | £480,666 |
| 3 Carlton Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-03-22 | £346,020 |
| 14 Carlton Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-05 | £440,965 |
| 14 Carlton Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-08-28 | £459,149 |
| 15 Carlton Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-07-22 | £382,253 |
TF2 9SH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TF2 9SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,850 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 | 674 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 | 812 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Academy Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wombridge Primary School Hartshill , Oakengates TF2 6AN | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,698 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 | 5,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,410 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 4,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Sports and Social Club - Daisy Bakes Kitchen | St Georges Sports And Social Club Church Street, St Georges | 490 yd | |
| AA trading telford Ltd | 84 Church Street, St Georges | 602 yd | |
| Spill The Beans | 21 Church Street, St Georges | 771 yd | |
| Stars & stripes | 34 West Street, St Georges | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell And Bails | 84 Church Street, St Georges | 602 yd | |
| The New Cottage Springs | 39 Church Street, St Georges | 753 yd | |
| The Turf | The Turf Inn Grove Street, St Georges | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old town Chinese takeaway | Unit 1a Gatcombe Way, Priorslee | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Sports And Social Club CHURCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Redhill Primary Academy GATCOMBE WAY | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Priorslee Primary Academy PRIORSLEE AVENUE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| St George'S C Of E Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Priorslee Playing Field GOUGH CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.