Braggers Hill Lane, Little Wenlock, Telford, TF6 5BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF6 5BA 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	50.5%	50.9%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49.5%	49.1%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.1%

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 vicinity of TF6 5BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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	21.4%	18.7%	-2.7%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	65.5%	-1.8%	44.2%	21.3%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.9%	8.6%	3.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	5.3%	7.1%	1.8%	6.1%	1.0%

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	51.8%	41.4%	-10.4%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	35.8%	34%	-1.8%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	9.9%	16.8%	6.9%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	2.2%	6.3%	4.1%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.9%	12.4%	-1.5%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	7.9%	-3.4%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	11.2%	-3.5%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.7%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	15.7%	2.2%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	41%	46.4%	5.4%	33.8%	12.6%
Other	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 Black	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.7%	98.2%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	96.8%	97.9%	1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	97.9%	2.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Braggers Hill Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braggers Hill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Admaston & Bratton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TF6 5BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Braggers Hill Lane are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wrekin.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Braggers Hill Lane, Little Wenlock, Telford, TF6 5BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TF6 5BA

Average Price
£958,990

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£958,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Braggers Hill Lane

Average Price
£355,871

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£355,871

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Braggers Hill LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage Braggers Hill Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2011-11-28	£268,243
The Cottage Braggers Hill Lane, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2005-12-14	£448,412

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TF6 5BA

Employment

TF6 5BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

TF6 5BA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TF6 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	11
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	5,466 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buildwas Primary School Buildwas Road , Buildwas TF8 7DA	- not rated	1,547 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buildwas Academy Buildwas Road , Buildwas TF8 7DA	2out of 4	1,547 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lightmoor Village Primary School Lightmoor Way , Lightmoor Village TF4 3EG	3out of 4	3,046 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School Dale End , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DS	2out of 4	3,277 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU	3out of 4	4,240 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ	- not rated	4,393 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX	2out of 4	4,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX	- not rated	4,780 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS	2out of 4	4,864 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB	3out of 4	5,171 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT	- not rated	3,321 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE	- not rated	3,373 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB	- not rated	4,961 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX	3out of 4	5,065 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG	- not rated	5,127 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in TF6 5BA area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TF6 5BA postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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