Alder Mead Close is in Admaston, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF5 0DD is located in the Admaston & Bratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Mead Close, Admaston, Telford, TF5 0DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF5 0AJ, TF5 0AH, TF5 0AB, TF5 0AQ, TF5 0DY, TF5 0AD, TF5 0AF, TF5 0DS, TF5 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF5 0DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.9% | 49.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TF5 0DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 28% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 58.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 58.9% | 53.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 TF5 0DD this area, 8.4% 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 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 21.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 36.1% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 88.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Mead Close was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alder Mead Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 94th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Alder Mead Close, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2009-05-29 | £586,283 |
| 18 Alder Mead Close, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2008-05-16 | £587,250 |
| 24 Alder Mead Close, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2008-04-18 | £789,439 |
| 5 Alder Mead Close, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2006-11-16 | £614,310 |
| 19 Alder Mead Close, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2003-12-11 | £977,280 |
TF5 0DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 185 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy Squirrel Meadow , Bratton TF5 0NT | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ER | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin View Primary School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ES | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apley Wood Primary School Pool Farm Avenue , Apley TF1 6FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 4,994 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 | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overley Hall School Wellington , TF6 5HE | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Day Centre Shawbirch | Admaston Methodist Church Bratton Road, Admaston | 192 yd | |
| Lily of Valley catering services | Admaston House Wellington Road, Admaston | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn Shawbirch Road, Admaston | 189 yd | |
| The Woolpack | The Woolpack Acorn Way, Shawbirch | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ringers Lane BURNELL ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 649 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.