Matlock Avenue is in Dawley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF4 2DH 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 Matlock Avenue, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF4 2QS, TF4 2DJ, TF4 2DQ, TF4 2EJ, TF4 2QR, TF4 2DB, TF4 2EL, TF4 2EW, TF4 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF4 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.5% | 49.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 TF4 2DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 45.5% | 52% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 26.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 41.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around TF4 2DH this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 29.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 14.2% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 20.1% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 17.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 90.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matlock Avenue was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Dawley & Aqueduct average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Matlock Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct and the 189th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Matlock Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-02 | £190,202 |
| 6 Matlock Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-03-18 | £158,525 |
| 1 Matlock Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-30 | £190,685 |
| 20 Matlock Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2021-06-14 | £134,007 |
| 16 Matlock Avenue, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-01-22 | £168,015 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malinslee Primary School Matlock Avenue , Dawley TF4 2JF | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley St Leonard's Primary School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Infant School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Junior School Off Alma Avenue , Dawley TF4 2ED | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF | 3out of 4 | 858 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 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,018 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 | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 603 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | City technology college | No | 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 | 618 yd | |
| Telford Hornets Rugby Club | Rugby Club Hinkshay Road, Dawley | 627 yd | |
| Dawley Town Hall | Dawley Town Hall New Street, Dawley | 710 yd | |
| A Jewel In The Crown | 51 High Street, Dawley | 748 yd | |
| Kiran's Desi Flame | 47 High Street, Dawley | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Social Club | Memorial Hall King Street, Dawley | 524 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 75 King Street, Dawley | 565 yd | |
| Church Wickets | The Church Wickets Church Road, Dawley | 565 yd | |
| The Queens Head | The Queens Head King Street, Dawley | 626 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot Inn, 26 High Street, Dawley | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley House | 28 King Street, Dawley | 649 yd | |
| New Lotus | 50 High Street, Dawley | 748 yd | |
| Tiffins | 38 High Street, Dawley | 748 yd | |
| Pizza zio | 43 High Street, Dawley | 748 yd | |
| Central takeaway | 36 High Street, Dawley | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 1, Matthew Webb House High Street, Dawley | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre DUCE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Queensway South Academy HINKSHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Telford Hornets Rugby Football Club TOWN PARK | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Malinslee Playing Fields ALMA FIELDS | cycling, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Dawley Park Doseley Road | tennis courts | 965 yd |
| Doseley Road Playing Field SUNNYHURST SUNNYHURST DOSELEY ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.