Boulton Grange, Telford, TF3 2LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF3 2LB is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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	48.3%	45.1%	-3.2%	51.0%	-5.9%
Male	51.7%	54.9%	3.2%	49.0%	5.9%

Partnership Status

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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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	47.6%	50.7%	3.1%	37.9%	12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	29.1%	-0.2%	44.2%	-15.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	4.9%	5.4%	0.5%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	15.9%	10.8%	-5.1%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.7%

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	46.9%	47.5%	0.6%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	31.8%	32.8%	1.0%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	15.6%	12.8%	-2.8%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	2.8%	3.8%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	2.8%	3%	0.2%	1.2%	1.8%

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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	21.7%	-0.9%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	26.8%	17.2%	-9.6%	9.6%	7.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	17.7%	3.1%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	12.3%	0.7%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	12.8%	20.7%	7.9%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	7.3%	5.9%	-1.4%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	12%	12.0%	2.5%	9.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.5%	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	0.9%	2.1%
White	94.8%	77.2%	-17.6%	81.4%	-4.2%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.6% 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	94.8%	70.6%	-24.2%	83.2%	-12.6%
European Union	3.3%	15.8%	12.5%	6.1%	9.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	0.9%	10.9%	10.0%	2.7%	8.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	70.8%	-23.5%	83.2%	-12.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	8.7%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	1.9%	8.3%	6.4%	2.9%	5.4%
2-5 Years	0%	7.2%	7.2%	2.2%	5.0%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	4.9%	1.6%	1.9%	3.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	54.4%	76.7%	-22.3%
Italy	3.4%	0.6%	2.8%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	4.2%	0.9%	3.3%
Other EU countries	6.8%	1.5%	5.3%
Central and Western Africa	3.4%	0.3%	3.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	43.4%	46.2%	-2.8%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Other religion	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Boulton Grange Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boulton Grange was 81.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Malinslee & Dawley Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boulton Grange has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Malinslee & Dawley Bank and the 222nd highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TF3 2LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Boulton Grange are based on 28 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 Boulton Grange, Telford, TF3 2LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF3 2LB

Average Price
£88,841

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£141,388

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£86,047

Other
£94,981

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boulton Grange

Average Price
£139,229

Semi-Detached
£168,705

Terraced
£174,852

Detached
£196,469

Flats/Maisonettes
£96,934

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boulton GrangeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Boulton Grange, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-09-06	£82,223
44 Boulton Grange, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£56,000	2023-05-19	£55,433
51 Boulton Grange, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£63,000	2022-03-18	£65,480
62 Boulton Grange, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2021-04-19	£83,078
59 Boulton Grange, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2021-01-08	£82,101

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF3 2LB

Employment

TF3 2LB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	19
Retired	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Unemployed	16
Other	14
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	16
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Other	1

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	3,468 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP	2out of 4	3,896 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Randlay Primary School Randlay , Local Centre TF3 2LR	3out of 4	38 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollinswood Primary School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP	3out of 4	976 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange Park Primary School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1ET	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF	3out of 4	1,611 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windmill Primary School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG	2out of 4	1,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA	2out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	3out of 4	1,903 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ	3out of 4	2,969 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	4,358 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP	2out of 4	1,362 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	1,770 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW	4out of 4	2,154 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	3,371 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	3,429 yd	Other independent school	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
Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council	Randlay Community Centre Randlay Avenue, Randlay	137 yd
Randlay Community Centre	Randlay Community Centre Randlay Avenue, Randlay	137 yd
Nedge Farm Retail/Farm	Nedge Farm Naird Lane, Nedge Hill	1,052 yd
Telford Hornets Rugby Club	Rugby Club Hinkshay Road, Dawley	1,057 yd
Mitchell's Catering @ Wonderland	2, Town Park Hinkshay Road, Dawley	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Randlay Farmhouse Kitchen	Randlay Farmhouse Randlay Avenue, Randlay		112 yd
Boscobel Tavern Limited	16 Eliot Close, Stirchley		858 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Big T's Chippy	Unit 1 Randlay Avenue, Randlay		185 yd
Hong Kong City	Unit 4, Stirchley District Centre Grange Avenue, Stirchley		1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Operative	The Co-operative Food Grange Avenue, Stirchley		1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holiday Inn Health Club (Telford / Ironbridge) ST. QUENTIN GATE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	885 yd
Hollins Wood Draycott	grass pitches	887 yd
Stirchley Recreation Centre Grange Avenue	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	917 yd
The Telford Park School (Closed)	grass pitches	997 yd
Telford Hornets Rugby Football Club TOWN PARK	grass pitches	1,013 yd
Hollinswood Primary School DALE ACRE WAY	grass pitches	1,042 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TF3 2LB