Chainmakers Gate, Telford, TF4 3TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF4 3TG is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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	47.3%	46.3%	-1.0%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	52.7%	53.7%	1.0%	49.0%	4.7%

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 3TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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	67.5%	53.3%	-14.2%	37.9%	15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	16.5%	22.8%	6.3%	44.2%	-21.4%
Separated	3.1%	4.4%	1.3%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	11.9%	17.2%	5.3%	9.1%	8.1%
Widowed	1%	2.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.9%	42.7%	-3.2%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	44.6%	36.2%	-8.4%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	7.7%	16.1%	8.4%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.7%	12.2%	4.5%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	15.5%	-3.1%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.7%	19.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	7.2%	5.1%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.6%	19.3%	-0.3%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	21.5%	-4.3%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	3.6%	5%	1.4%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.5%	2.3%	1.8%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	89.9%	-6.9%	81.4%	8.5%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% 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	91.9%	84.9%	-7.0%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	5.4%	8.7%	3.3%	6.1%	2.6%
Africa	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	84.9%	-7.0%	83.2%	1.7%
10+ Years	0.9%	5%	4.1%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	2.3%	6%	3.7%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.4%	76.7%	-13.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Lithuania	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.1%	37.2%	17.9%
Christian	36.1%	46.2%	-10.1%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Chainmakers Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chainmakers Gate was 141.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% higher than the Dawley & Aqueduct average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chainmakers Gate has the 12th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct and the 90th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

🔎 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 3TG, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Chainmakers Gate are based on 4 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 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, TF4 3TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF4 3TG

Average Price
£110,966

Semi-Detached
£160,887

Terraced
£120,180

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,368

Other
£73,249

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chainmakers Gate

Average Price
£156,392

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£205,016

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,183

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chainmakers GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£107,500	2025-02-21	£108,679
17 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,500	2024-12-13	£76,098
21 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£76,000	2024-04-26	£78,717
2 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,500	2023-08-25	£93,500
6 Chainmakers Gate, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-10-21	£99,901

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF4 3TG

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Retired	11
Looking after home or family	9
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	40
Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,282 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP	2out of 4	320 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Windmill Primary School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG	2out of 4	835 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Coronation Crescent , Madeley TF7 5EJ	3out of 4	1,260 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmer Lake Primary School Brookside , TF3 1LD	3out of 4	1,448 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU	2out of 4	1,710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	619 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA	2out of 4	1,745 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	3out of 4	1,915 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	3out of 4	2,075 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ	3out of 4	5,253 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	1,069 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP	2out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW	3out of 4	1,895 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	2,715 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR	- not rated	3,362 yd	Other independent 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
The Sandwich Box	Court Works Industrial Estate Bridgnorth Road	708 yd
Sweet Treats by Sarah	13 Willowfield	952 yd
Brookside Central Community Café	Brookside Central Bembridge, Brookside	954 yd
Restaurant 1840	Restaurant 1840 Stirchley Lane, Dawley	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Britannia inn	The Britannia Inn Aqueduct Road, Aqueduct		162 yd
The Three Furnaces	The Three Furnaces Bridgnorth Road		860 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cod FryDays	Unit 1, 201A Burford, Brookside		944 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aqueduct Primary School CASTLEFIELDS WAY	grass pitches	432 yd
Madeley Academy CASTLEFIELDS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	625 yd
Hercules Gym COURT WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE COURT WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRIDGNORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	782 yd
Telford Snowboard And Ski Centre COURT STREET	artificial grass pitch, ski slopes	886 yd
Elms Playing Field FINDERS KEEP FINDERS KEEP STIRCHLEY VILLAGE	grass pitches	950 yd
Madeley Court Sports Centre (Closed) Court Street	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	976 yd
Southall School ROWAN AVENUE	grass pitches	1,093 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	71.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TF4 3TG