Dobbins Lane is in Lawley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF3 5GH is located in the Lawley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 2013-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dobbins Lane, Lawley, Telford, TF3 5GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 5GF, TF3 5GB, TF3 5GG, TF3 5GD, TF3 5GE, TF3 5GA, TF3 5GU, TF3 5GT, TF3 5GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF3 5GH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.6% | 48.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 39.4% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 45.3% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 63.4% | 60.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around TF3 5GH this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.2% | 14.7% | -12.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 23% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 38.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.7% | 88.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 92% | 89.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dobbins Lane was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Lawley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dobbins Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lawley and the 164th lowest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dobbins Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-11-21 | £257,478 |
| 2 Dobbins Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-25 | £223,005 |
| 2 Dobbins Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-06-30 | £224,330 |
| 2 Dobbins Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, a newly built property | £173,500 | 2013-11-27 | £301,954 |
| 3 Dobbins Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2013-08-30 | £294,992 |
TF3 5GH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery Off Arleston Lane , Lawley TF4 2PR | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawley Village Academy Bryce Way , Lawley Village TF4 2SG | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Technology College Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 4,660 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 | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART TELFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , Haybridge Road TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashukaa | Unit 14 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 513 yd | |
| Chicken Nest | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 536 yd | |
| Lyfbar | Unit B, Lawley | 537 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 5 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 581 yd | |
| Lawley Bank Court | 1, Lawley Bank Court Martingale Way, Lawley Bank | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grazing Cow | The Grazing Cow Gresham Drive, Newdale | 627 yd | |
| The Arleston Inn | Arleston Inn Hotel Arleston Lane, Arleston | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 7 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 479 yd | |
| Lawley Square Fish Bar | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 536 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 609 yd | |
| Telford Oriental | 46 Overdale | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Gresham Drive, Newdale | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawley Primary School | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Telford) 13-14 13-14 Gresham Drive | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Lawley Village | cycling, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Sinclair Social Club | grass pitches | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.