Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

WELLSWOOD AVENUE, TF2 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLSWOOD AVENUE, TF2 0BD.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TF2 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, TF2 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellswood Avenue, 0.6km from Snedshill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Oakengates & Ketley Bank ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF2 0BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TF2 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00071479 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF2 0BD. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 109,000

7 sales · Mean £ 105,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TF2 0BD is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting63
Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Lantern Academy

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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Oakengates Nursery School

Good75 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding557 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Telford School

Outstanding1567 pupils1.1 km
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Wombridge Primary School

Good279 pupils1.2 km
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The Linden Centre

Good31 pupils1.5 km
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Priorslee Academy

Good441 pupils1.5 km
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Old Park Primary School

Good647 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • One Beyond0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
  • T K Maxx0.5 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hare & Hounds0.5 km
  • Euston Way Beefeater0.8 km
  • Lord Hill Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Dunelm Mill0.5 km
  • G&M Catering0.8 km
  • Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caffe Latte0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.4 km
  • Ketley Fortune Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Nomi's0.3 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Telford1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakengates0.8 km
  • Telford Central1.0 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Third Avenue0.1 km
  • Third Avenue0.1 km
  • Queenswood Primary School0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.3 km