Frame Lane is in Doseley, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF4 3BQ is located in the Horsehay & Lightmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frame Lane, Doseley, Telford, TF4 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF4 3UP, TF4 3US, TF4 3UR, TF4 3BA, TF4 3UQ, TF4 3AY, TF4 3AZ, TF4 3BH, TF4 3UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF4 3BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 50.5% | 43.5% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 37.9% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 53.3% | 46.1% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 42.6% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 3BQ this area, 8.6% 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 | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 12.4% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 25.4% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 33% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 92% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.7% | 92.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frame Lane was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% higher than the Horsehay & Lightmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frame Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Horsehay & Lightmoor and the 217th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevia Frame Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-12 | £348,630 |
| 2 Frame Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-11-30 | £207,564 |
| The Birches Frame Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-07-23 | £372,007 |
| 17 Frame Lane, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-02-09 | £1,153,483 |
| 1 Frame Lane, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-03-29 | £254,546 |
TF4 3BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School Lightmoor Way , Lightmoor Village TF4 3EG | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Primary School Old Office Road , Dawley TF4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 4,930 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda-monium Playtime | Unit 11, The Bridges Business Park Bridge Road, Horsehay | 517 yd | |
| Furnaces Cafe | The Old Loco Shed, Telford Steam Railway Bridge Road, Horsehay | 603 yd | |
| The DELI | 3 Lightmoor Way, Lightmoor | 854 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion Station Road, Dawley | 913 yd | |
| The Bare Cafe | Bournville House Furnace Avenue, Lightmoor | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Joy Pub | Travellers Joy Woodhouse Lane, Horsehay | 556 yd | |
| Forester Arms | 1 Wellington Road, Horsehay | 825 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | 103 Holly Road, Little Dawley | 1,048 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot Inn, 26 High Street, Dawley | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | 2 Pool View, Horsehay | 713 yd | |
| Pizza point | 11A Burton Street, Dawley | 1,020 yd | |
| The Flying Fish | 7 - 9 High Street, Dawley | 1,027 yd | |
| Kebab Ye | 6 High Street, Dawley | 1,038 yd | |
| Li Garden | 101 Holly Road, Little Dawley | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Unit 1, Matthew Webb House High Street, Dawley | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory Telford UNIT 3 UNIT 3 BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Phoenix Sports Centre (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Doseley Road Playing Field SUNNYHURST SUNNYHURST DOSELEY ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Manor Road Playing Fields PHOENIX BUNGALOW PHOENIX BUNGALOW MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Dawley Park Doseley Road | tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Lightmoor Primary School LIGHTMOOR WAY | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Oak Tree Centre LIGHTMOOR WAY | grass pitches | 981 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.