Dinchope Drive is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF3 2ES is located in the The Nedge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dinchope Drive, Telford, TF3 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 2DZ, TF3 2BU, TF3 2DU, TF3 2DD, TF3 2EA, TF3 2DX, TF3 2DY, TF3 2EN, TF3 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF3 2ES 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 | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 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 area around TF3 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.4% | 45.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 33.1% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 48.7% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 31.1% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 20% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.6% | 79.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 72.5% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 71.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 76.7% | -30.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dinchope Drive was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Malinslee & Dawley Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dinchope Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Malinslee & Dawley Bank and the 182nd highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dinchope Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-19 | £153,242 |
| 18 Dinchope Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-06-25 | £151,282 |
| 2 Dinchope Drive, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-01-23 | £141,055 |
| 48 Dinchope Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-30 | £149,455 |
| 2 Dinchope Drive, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-07-21 | £100,802 |
TF3 2ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood Primary School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Academy Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randlay Primary School Randlay , Local Centre TF3 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswood Primary School and Nursery Yates Way , Ketley Bank TF2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,525 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 | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School The Oaks , Redhill TF2 9NZ | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council | 7 Downemead, Hollinswood | 303 yd | |
| ROC Centre Telford | 7 Downemead, Hollinswood | 303 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1 Rampart Way, Telford Town Centre | 620 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 1 Rampart Way, Telford Town Centre | 620 yd | |
| Telford International Centre | The International Centre International Way, Telford Town Centre | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euston Way Beefeater | Beefeater Euston Way, Telford Town Centre | 701 yd | |
| The Thomas Botfield (Wetherspoons) | The Thomas Botfield, Central Square Grange Central, Telford Town Centre | 720 yd | |
| Alberts Shed | Unit 1 Park Avenue, Telford Town Centre | 874 yd | |
| The Lion Inn | The Lion Inn Shifnal Road, Priorslee | 877 yd | |
| The Liquor Lab | Unit 4a, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish House | Unit 2, Hollinswood Local Centre Dale Acre Way, Hollinswood | 377 yd | |
| You me sushi | 13 - 17, Sherwood Square | 779 yd | |
| Subway | 50, Southwater | 895 yd | |
| Greggs | 54, Southwater | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 4, Northern Quarter Grange Central, Telford Town Centre | 825 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 201, Dean Street | 877 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood Primary School DALE ACRE WAY | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Matheson House Social Club (Closed) Matheson House Matheson House Grange Central | 566 yd | |
| Places Gym (Telford) FOSTERS HOUSE FOSTERS HOUSE STAFFORD PARK 1 | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Hollins Wood Draycott | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Pure Gym (Telford) BRODIE HOUSE BRODIE HOUSE GRANGE CENTRAL | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Telford Ice Rink | ice rinks | 834 yd |
| Holiday Inn Health Club (Telford / Ironbridge) ST. QUENTIN GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| The Telford Centre Hotel Health Club FORGEGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.