5,372TOTAL POPULATION
1,982HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TF5 POSTCODE REGION

Telford (TF5)

The TF5 postcode area is located in the Telford postcode town region, within the county of Shropshire, and contains a total of 138 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the TF5 postcode area, including Broseley, Market Drayton, Much Wenlock, Newport, Shifnal, Telford which come under the local authority of the Telford and Wrekin Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in TF5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TF5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The TF5 postcode district is located in the Telford area of Shropshire, England. It covers the eastern part of Telford, along with parts of Hadley, Dawley, Leegomery, Ketley, and Lawley. The main town within the TF5 area is Dawley.

The TF5 postcode includes several residential areas such as Aqueduct, Brookside, Gower, Hollinswood, Hollinswood Park, Horsehay, Preston on the Weald Moors, Stirchley, and Trench. The major industrial hub is located in the Borough of Telford & Wrekin which covers Hadley and Lawley and areas of Telford and Trench. This industrial area includes premises for TT Electronics, ITW Limited, EBS Limited, Siemens AG and many other businesses.

The area around TF5 has a number of local landmarks, such as the Ironbridge, The Wrekin, and the Blists Hill Victorian Town. The Iron Bridge Gorge nature reserve is also located here, alongside rivers and beaches. The district also includes several golf clubs, sports facilities, and a multiplex cinema.

Shopping wise, the area includes Telford Shopping Centre, Jubilee Crescent Shopping Centre and Festival Park Shopping Centre. Additionally, there are a large number of pubs, restaurants and other leisure attractions in the local area.

Transport links in the TF5 area are good, with rail stations at Telford Central and Telford Steam Railway, major road networks such as the M54 and A41, and local bus routes. There are also various options for air travel, with Wolverhampton Municipal Airport located nearby.

In terms of healthcare facilities, the TF5 postcode district includes the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Nuffield Hospital, Telford & Wrekin Walk-in Centre, and numerous GP surgeries. There are many schools dotted around the area, and some major universities nearby such as Staffordshire University and the University of Wolverhampton.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in TF5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TF5Shropshire

Shropshire

The county of Shropshire

TF5 is located in the county of Shropshire, in England.

Shropshire has a total population of 486,300, making it the 42nd largest county in the UK.

Shropshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 139 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Shropshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeTF5
Postal TownTelford
MSOA NameTelford and Wrekin 006
LSOA NameTelford and Wrekin 006F
CountyShropshire
RegionShropshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

TF5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TF5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Admaston
Bratton
Dothill
Longdon-on-Tern
Long Lane
Shawbirch
Sleapford
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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