Old Wharf is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF3 2HB is located in the Malinslee & Dawley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Wharf, Telford, TF3 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 2HA, TF3 2HD, TF3 2HL, TF3 2HJ, TF3 2HN, TF3 2HF, TF3 2HG, TF3 2HE, TF3 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF3 2HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 44.3% | 51.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 34.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 8.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 25.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 17.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 17.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.2% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 90.8% | 85.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 90.3% | 85.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Wharf was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dawley & Aqueduct average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Old Wharf, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-03-28 | £93,116 |
| 49 Old Wharf, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-05-23 | £148,637 |
| 32 Old Wharf, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-17 | £156,788 |
| 53 Old Wharf, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-09-29 | £120,000 |
| 42 Old Wharf, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2008-04-30 | £164,776 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Old Wharf, Telford, TF3 2HB has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Old Wharf, Telford, TF3 2HB has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 9 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in TF3 2HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley St Leonard's Primary School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Infant School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Junior School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malinslee Primary School Matlock Avenue , Dawley TF4 2JF | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell's Catering @ Wonderland | 2, Town Park Hinkshay Road, Dawley | 417 yd | |
| Telford Hornets Rugby Club | Rugby Club Hinkshay Road, Dawley | 428 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 10, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 777 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Unit 13, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 809 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 6, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Wickets | The Church Wickets Church Road, Dawley | 524 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 75 King Street, Dawley | 671 yd | |
| The Wrekin Giant | Unit 11, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 761 yd | |
| Dawley Social Club | Memorial Hall King Street, Dawley | 787 yd | |
| Billy the Bums | Unit 5, Southern Quarter Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malinslee Fish Bar | Unit 1 Brunel Road, Malinslee | 425 yd | |
| The Place In The Park | Telford Town Park Visitor Centre, Telford Town Park, Hinkshay | 632 yd | |
| Greggs | 54, Southwater | 944 yd | |
| Subway | 50, Southwater | 957 yd | |
| Dawley House | 28 King Street, Dawley | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Malinsgate, Telford Town Centre | 854 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2, Southwater Square Southwater Way, Telford Town Centre | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Hornets Rugby Football Club TOWN PARK | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Malinslee Playing Fields ALMA FIELDS | cycling, grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre DUCE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Telford Ice Rink | ice rinks | 920 yd |
| Queensway South Academy HINKSHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Holiday Inn Health Club (Telford / Ironbridge) ST. QUENTIN GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Thomas Telford School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.