Meadow Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF4 2HL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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	45.5%	47.3%	1.8%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	54.5%	52.7%	-1.8%	49.0%	3.7%

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 TF4 2HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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	47.4%	47.4%	0.0%	37.9%	9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	27.9%	26.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	-17.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	5.3%	4%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	12.1%	15%	2.9%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	7.3%	5.9%	-1.4%	6.1%	-0.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.2%	36.2%	-3.0%	48.4%	-12.2%
Good health	34%	32.6%	-1.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	16.7%	24.1%	7.4%	12.7%	11.4%
Bad health	6.6%	6.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	3.5%	0.7%	-2.8%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around TF4 2HL this area, 33.6% 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 13%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	33.6%	0.4%	18.2%	15.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	13%	-4.8%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	17.8%	-2.4%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.1%	2.9%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	13.8%	1.2%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	13%	4.5%	33.8%	-20.8%
Other	4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.7%	4.6%	3.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%
White	95.8%	91.1%	-4.7%	81.4%	9.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	94.4%	86.8%	-7.6%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	3.8%	6.4%	2.6%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	6%	5.7%	2.7%	3.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	86.8%	-7.6%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	2.4%	5.3%	2.9%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	1%	4.3%	3.3%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.4%	76.7%	-18.3%
Italy	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	31.7%	13.5%	18.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Meadow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% higher than the Dawley & Aqueduct average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Meadow Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct and the 137th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TF4 2HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 10/10 (very 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 Meadow Road are based on 6 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 Meadow Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF4 2HL

Average Price
£176,281

Semi-Detached
£183,430

Terraced
£133,384

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadow Road

Average Price
£163,675

Semi-Detached
£182,998

Terraced
£67,063

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Meadow Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,000	2022-01-18	£283,534
10 Meadow Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-11-26	£202,179
5 Meadow Road, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2021-10-20	£132,211
8 Meadow Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2013-06-26	£166,210
6 Meadow Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-07-31	£195,537

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF4 2HL

Employment

TF4 2HL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Other	13
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,490 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP	2out of 4	3,959 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL	2out of 4	261 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladygrove Primary School Old Office Road , Dawley TF4 2LF	3out of 4	562 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU	2out of 4	838 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawley Village Academy Bryce Way , Lawley Village TF4 2SG	3out of 4	1,488 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	3out of 4	484 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	2,779 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA	2out of 4	2,815 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	3,806 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU	3out of 4	4,476 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP	- not rated	4,420 yd	Further education	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	1,090 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	1,215 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	1,300 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW	4out of 4	1,733 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT	3out of 4	2,414 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amanda’s owbist’ro	35 High Street, Dawley	101 yd
Dawley Chatty Club	Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley	110 yd
lets Dine HOSPITALTY ,Telford and Wrekin	Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley	110 yd
Dawley Christian Centre	Dawley Christian Centre High Street, Dawley	113 yd
A Jewel In The Crown	51 High Street, Dawley	113 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Talbot	The Talbot Inn, 26 High Street, Dawley	56 yd
The Queens Head	The Queens Head King Street, Dawley	141 yd
Dawley Social Club	Memorial Hall King Street, Dawley	291 yd
Ring O Bells	75 King Street, Dawley	499 yd
Church Wickets	The Church Wickets Church Road, Dawley	704 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central takeaway	36 High Street, Dawley	66 yd
Kebab Ye	6 High Street, Dawley	84 yd
The Flying Fish	7 - 9 High Street, Dawley	95 yd
New Lotus	50 High Street, Dawley	113 yd
Tiffins	38 High Street, Dawley	113 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	Unit 1, Matthew Webb House High Street, Dawley		78 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dawley Park Doseley Road	tennis courts	269 yd
Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre DUCE DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	395 yd
Doseley Road Playing Field SUNNYHURST SUNNYHURST DOSELEY ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	399 yd
Ladygrove Primary School KELVIN KELVIN OLD OFFICE ROAD	grass pitches	789 yd
Queensway South Academy HINKSHAY ROAD	grass pitches	800 yd
Phoenix Sports Centre (Closed) Manor Road	grass pitches	806 yd
Manor Road Playing Fields PHOENIX BUNGALOW PHOENIX BUNGALOW MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	951 yd
Malinslee Playing Fields ALMA FIELDS	cycling, grass pitches	1,005 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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