Linnel Grove is in Telford and in Wrekin district. TF3 5HZ is located in the Lawley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linnel Grove, Telford, TF3 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 5JA, TF3 5HX, TF3 5JQ, TF3 5HW, TF3 5HQ, TF3 5HU, TF1 2JZ, TF3 5JJ, TF3 5GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF3 5HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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% | 47.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TF3 5HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 27.2% | 51.1% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 38.8% | -18.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 63.4% | 63.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 30.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around TF3 5HZ this area, 7.8% 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% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.2% | 13.7% | -13.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 25.6% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 39.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.7% | 81.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82.7% 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% | 82.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 82.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnel Grove was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Lawley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linnel Grove has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lawley and the lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Linnel Grove, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2024-09-27 | £205,506 |
| 7 Linnel Grove, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-06 | £233,220 |
| 25 Linnel Grove, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-31 | £229,773 |
| 12 Linnel Grove, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-10-07 | £272,408 |
| 14 Linnel Grove, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-01 | £264,857 |
TF3 5HZ 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 | 178 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,055 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 Off Arleston Lane , Lawley TF4 2PR | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawley Village Academy Bryce Way , Lawley Village TF4 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Foundation 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 4,002 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 | 1,795 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 , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Other independent 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 | 806 yd | |
| Lyfbar | Unit B, Lawley | 825 yd | |
| Chicken Nest | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 828 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 5 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 872 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit Q, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arleston Inn | Arleston Inn Hotel Arleston Lane, Arleston | 534 yd | |
| The Grazing Cow | The Grazing Cow Gresham Drive, Newdale | 927 yd | |
| Bridge Builder | The Bridge Builder, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 7 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 770 yd | |
| Lawley Square Fish Bar | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 828 yd | |
| Subway | Unit P, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 887 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 900 yd | |
| Telford Oriental | 46 Overdale | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Gresham Drive, Newdale | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawley Primary School | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Telford) 13-14 13-14 Gresham Drive | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Sinclair Social Club | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Lawley Village | cycling, grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Meadows Primary School RIDDINGS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.