Church Road is in High Ercall, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF6 6AF is located in the Ercall Magna electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, TF6 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF6 6AG, TF6 6BA, TF6 6AE, TF6 6BB, TF6 6LZ, TF6 6AQ, TF6 6AJ, TF6 6LY, TF6 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF6 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 57.8% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 41% | 41.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 39.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.1% | 19% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 14.1% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 33.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton and the 221st lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Church Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-11-15 | £162,973 |
| Church View Church Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-02-22 | £677,845 |
| The Coach House Church Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-03-06 | £714,158 |
| 2 Church Road, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2018-03-28 | £325,935 |
| Church View Church Road, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2003-01-17 | £846,427 |
TF6 6AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ercall Primary School Church Road , High Ercall TF6 6AF | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crudgington Primary School School Lane , Crudgington TF6 6JF | - not rated | 4,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys CofE Primary School Poynton Road , Shawbury SY4 4JR | - not rated | 5,362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodenhurst School Rodenhurst Hall , Rodenhurst Lane SY4 4QU | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Ercall Village Hall HIGH ERCALL VILLAGE HALL HIGH ERCALL VILLAGE HALL PARK LANE | grass pitches | 288 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.