Southall Road, Telford, TF3 1EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF3 1EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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	50.3%	48.8%	-1.5%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	49.7%	51.2%	1.5%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	26%	32.1%	6.1%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	53.4%	48.1%	-5.3%	44.2%	3.9%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	14.1%	13.1%	-1.0%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	4.2%	4.9%	0.7%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	44.9%	43.1%	-1.8%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	33.2%	35.8%	2.6%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	13.3%	13%	-0.3%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	6.3%	6.4%	0.1%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24%	16.4%	-7.6%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	11.2%	-4.4%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	14.5%	-1.5%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	8.2%	4.8%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	25.7%	10.1%	16.9%	8.8%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	19.7%	-2.4%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	3.1%	4.5%	1.4%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.4%	99.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	98.4%	97.7%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	23%	13.5%	9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	55%	46.2%	8.8%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Southall Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southall Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Dawley & Aqueduct average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Southall Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct and the 176th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TF3 1EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southall Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for The Wrekin.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southall Road, Telford, TF3 1EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF3 1EQ

Average Price
£420,159

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,159

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southall Road

Average Price
£280,156

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£194,694

Detached
£451,079

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southall Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Gables Southall Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-01-12	£401,436
The Laurals Southall Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-06-26	£407,200
Heather Brae Southall Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2016-08-18	£446,781
The Gables Southall Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2012-11-16	£288,915
Heather Brae Southall Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2010-01-13	£325,240

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF3 1EQ

Employment

TF3 1EQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	17
Transport and storage	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Information and communication	12
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET	4out of 4	1,770 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP	2out of 4	5,275 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP	2out of 4	388 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Windmill Primary School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG	2out of 4	924 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU	2out of 4	1,319 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmer Lake Primary School Brookside , TF3 1LD	3out of 4	1,577 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Park Primary School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1ET	3out of 4	1,640 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	3out of 4	1,426 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA	2out of 4	1,636 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	2,460 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ	3out of 4	4,896 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	574 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP	2out of 4	1,096 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	2,341 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	2,377 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW	4out of 4	3,072 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Restaurant 1840	Restaurant 1840 Stirchley Lane, Dawley	597 yd
Brookside Central Community Café	Brookside Central Bembridge, Brookside	976 yd
Food Hut	9 Finger Road, Dawley	1,004 yd
The Hut	103 Holly Road, Little Dawley	1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia inn	The Britannia Inn Aqueduct Road, Aqueduct	567 yd
Three Crowns Inn	Three Crowns Inn Hinkshay Road, Dawley	967 yd
The Unicorn Inn	103 Holly Road, Little Dawley	1,050 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cod FryDays	Unit 1, 201A Burford, Brookside		973 yd
Li Garden	101 Holly Road, Little Dawley		1,050 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aqueduct Primary School CASTLEFIELDS WAY	grass pitches	414 yd
Elms Playing Field FINDERS KEEP FINDERS KEEP STIRCHLEY VILLAGE	grass pitches	545 yd
Southall School ROWAN AVENUE	grass pitches	607 yd
Madeley Academy CASTLEFIELDS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	10.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	28.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.48 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TF3 1EQ