Fairburn Road is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF3 2NJ is located in the The Nedge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairburn Road, Telford, TF3 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 2NP, TF3 2NR, TF3 2NL, TF3 2NN, TF3 2NQ, TF3 2NH, TF3 2AS, TF3 2LB, TF3 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF3 2NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 TF3 2NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 26.3% | 19.8% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 66.8% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 37.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.3% | 80.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 86.6% | 85.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 86.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairburn Road was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% lower than the Malinslee & Dawley Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairburn Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Malinslee & Dawley Bank and the 78th lowest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Fairburn Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2023-12-15 | £316,073 |
| 12 Fairburn Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-12-02 | £274,768 |
| 20 Fairburn Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-09-30 | £289,050 |
| 19 Fairburn Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-01-24 | £361,358 |
| 18 Fairburn Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2017-08-02 | £319,242 |
TF3 2NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randlay Primary School Randlay , Local Centre TF3 2LR | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood Primary School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood Infant and Nursery School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Oaks Primary School Calcott Centre , Stirchley TF3 1YQ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchbank Special School Grange Avenue , Stirchley District Centre TF3 1UP | - not rated | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Revolution (KS3 PRU) Unit 1 , Stafford Park 12 TF3 3BJ | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | Randlay Community Centre Randlay Avenue, Randlay | 89 yd | |
| Randlay Community Centre | Randlay Community Centre Randlay Avenue, Randlay | 89 yd | |
| Telford Hornets Rugby Club | Rugby Club Hinkshay Road, Dawley | 833 yd | |
| Mitchell's Catering @ Wonderland | 2, Town Park Hinkshay Road, Dawley | 844 yd | |
| Telford International Centre | The International Centre International Way, Telford Town Centre | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randlay Farmhouse Kitchen | Randlay Farmhouse Randlay Avenue, Randlay | 141 yd | |
| Boscobel Tavern Limited | 16 Eliot Close, Stirchley | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big T's Chippy | Unit 1 Randlay Avenue, Randlay | 96 yd | |
| The Place In The Park | Telford Town Park Visitor Centre, Telford Town Park, Hinkshay | 948 yd | |
| The Fish House | Unit 2, Hollinswood Local Centre Dale Acre Way, Hollinswood | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Health Club (Telford / Ironbridge) ST. QUENTIN GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Telford Hornets Rugby Football Club TOWN PARK | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Hollins Wood Draycott | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Hollinswood Primary School DALE ACRE WAY | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Stirchley Recreation Centre Grange Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,042 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 | 184.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.