Old Vicarage Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF4 3NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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	53.1%	47.2%	-5.9%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	46.9%	52.8%	5.9%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	30.5%	0.3%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	40.6%	39.5%	-1.1%	44.2%	-4.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	15.8%	17.4%	1.6%	9.1%	8.3%
Widowed	9.9%	9.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	3.4%

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 (69.4%) 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	34.3%	25.9%	-8.4%	48.4%	-22.5%
Good health	26.8%	43.5%	16.7%	33.6%	9.9%
Fair health	21.3%	16.4%	-4.9%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	13.8%	10.8%	-3.0%	4.0%	6.8%
Very bad health	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	2.2%

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 3NQ this area, 31.9% 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 13.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.6%	31.9%	-8.7%	18.2%	13.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	13.6%	-1.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	15.2%	2.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	5%	3.1%	-1.9%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.8%	7.9%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	13.6%	0.2%	33.8%	-20.2%
Other	3%	3.7%	0.7%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.5%	97%	-0.5%	81.4%	15.6%
Arab	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.5%	97.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	97.8%	1.1%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.5%	76.7%	-7.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
No passport held	27.9%	13.5%	14.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Old Vicarage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Vicarage Road was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Dawley & Aqueduct average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Old Vicarage Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TF4 3NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Old Vicarage Road are based on 1 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 Old Vicarage Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF4 3NQ

Average Price
£229,040

Semi-Detached
£229,040

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Vicarage Road

Average Price
£273,132

Semi-Detached
£273,132

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Vicarage Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Old Vicarage Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-04-11	£233,819
16 Old Vicarage Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2019-07-19	£263,174
17 Old Vicarage Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2005-10-24	£261,147
17 Old Vicarage Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	2001-10-23	£256,729
10 Old Vicarage Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£74,000	1999-03-12	£347,800

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF4 3NQ

Employment

TF4 3NQ 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	50
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	16
Self-Employed	15
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	17
Education	12
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	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	2,222 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP	2out of 4	4,992 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	631 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP	2out of 4	813 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL	2out of 4	1,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windmill Primary School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG	2out of 4	1,595 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lightmoor Village Primary School Lightmoor Way , Lightmoor Village TF4 3EG	3out of 4	1,655 yd	Community school	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	923 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	1,509 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA	2out of 4	2,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	2,644 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ	3out of 4	4,978 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	399 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP	2out of 4	918 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	1,692 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW	4out of 4	2,736 yd	City technology college	No	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	2,989 yd	Community special school	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
Food Hut	9 Finger Road, Dawley	498 yd
The Hut	103 Holly Road, Little Dawley	609 yd
Restaurant 1840	Restaurant 1840 Stirchley Lane, Dawley	712 yd
Dawley Town Hall	Dawley Town Hall New Street, Dawley	1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Crowns Inn	Three Crowns Inn Hinkshay Road, Dawley	571 yd
White Horse	4 Finger Road, Dawley	573 yd
The Unicorn Inn	103 Holly Road, Little Dawley	609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Li Garden	101 Holly Road, Little Dawley		609 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southall School ROWAN AVENUE	grass pitches	326 yd
Manor Road Playing Fields PHOENIX BUNGALOW PHOENIX BUNGALOW MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	480 yd
Phoenix Sports Centre (Closed) Manor Road	grass pitches	601 yd
Aqueduct Primary School CASTLEFIELDS WAY	grass pitches	727 yd
Queensway South Academy HINKSHAY ROAD	grass pitches	836 yd
Elms Playing Field FINDERS KEEP FINDERS KEEP STIRCHLEY VILLAGE	grass pitches	918 yd
Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre DUCE DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,026 yd
Doseley Road Playing Field SUNNYHURST SUNNYHURST DOSELEY ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	1,080 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	77 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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