Foxs Covert is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF5 0LP is located in the Shawbirch & Dothill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxs Covert, Telford, TF5 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF5 0LW, TF5 0LR, TF5 0ND, TF5 0JZ, TF5 0JA, TF5 0LS, TF5 0NB, TF1 3QB, TF5 0NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF5 0LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 55.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 44.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 40% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 40.7% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 42.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 14.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 13.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 87.7% | 87% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 92% | 88.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxs Covert was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.1% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxs Covert has the 15th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 249th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Foxs Covert, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-04-27 | £277,351 |
| 2 Foxs Covert, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2007-10-12 | £374,015 |
| 3 Foxs Covert, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £178,995 | 2005-08-26 | £309,228 |
| 9 Foxs Covert, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2003-06-27 | £322,862 |
| 10 Foxs Covert, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-03-31 | £358,246 |
TF5 0LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School, Bratton Squirrel Meadow , Bratton TF5 0NT | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy Squirrel Meadow , Bratton TF5 0NT | 2out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Primary School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Infant School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dothill Junior School Severn Drive , Wellington TF1 3JB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , Welllington TF1 3FA | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College Whitchurch Road , Wellington TF1 3DY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orleton Park School Orleton Lane , Wellington TF1 2AD | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor School Crescent Road , Hadley TF1 6JZ | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 3,581 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 | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Darwin School North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Endeavour Centre North Road , Wellington TF1 3ET | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kickstart Academy 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinks Coffee Shop | Charlton School Severn Drive, Dothill | 844 yd | |
| Age Concern Day Centre Shawbirch | Admaston Methodist Church Bratton Road, Admaston | 1,040 yd | |
| Lily of Valley catering services | Admaston House Wellington Road, Admaston | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | The Woolpack Acorn Way, Shawbirch | 64 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) | Apley Arms Shawbirch Road, Shawbirch | 549 yd | |
| The Pheasant Inn | Pheasant Inn Shawbirch Road, Admaston | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton School (Closed) Severn Drive | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Dothill Playing Field EMRAL RISE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Dothill Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 939 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.