Walney Court is in Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF7 5RB is located in the Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walney Court, Telford, TF7 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF7 5GJ, TF7 5GL, TF7 5GG, TF7 5LJ, TF7 5RD, TF7 5RE, TF7 5GH, TF7 5PU, TF7 5GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF7 5RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 TF7 5RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 34.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54.2% | 55.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 17% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 30.7% | 15.6% | -15.1% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 14.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 22.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 84.8% | -13.7% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 97% | 82.8% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 83.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walney Court was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walney Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Woodside and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Walney Court, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,500 | 2002-07-19 | £25,455 |
| 53 Walney Court, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2000-09-15 | £26,263 |
| 66 Walney Court, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2000-08-25 | £41,282 |
| 68 Walney Court, Telford, Wrekin Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £13,500 | 1999-03-19 | £53,183 |
| 87 Walney Court, Telford, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,000 | 1996-05-10 | £41,398 |
TF7 5RB 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Reynolds Primary School Westbourne , Woodside TF7 5QW | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School Dale End , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DS | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody's Warren | Woodys Warren Cafe And Playbarn, Park Lane Centre Park Lane, Woodside | 352 yd | |
| Age Concern Madeley | Park Lane Centre Park Lane, Woodside | 373 yd | |
| SMADA | Abraham Darby Academy Ironbridge Road, Madeley | 558 yd | |
| Sweet Treats by Sarah | 13 Willowfield | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan | The Elizabethan Park Lane, Woodside | 201 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Darby Sports And Leisure Centre IRONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Abraham Darby Academy (Closed) Ironbridge Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Madeley Cricket Club POST BOX 16M FROM 62 PARK STREET ON PARK STREET POST BOX 16M FROM 62 PARK STREET ON PARK STREET PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.