Area Information for Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU

Apley Drive in Wellington is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Shawbirch & Dothill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of The Wrekin. This page combines information for the address Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TF1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for TF1 3DU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Telford and Wrekin
Ward Shawbirch & Dothill
Constituency The Wrekin * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 47 property sales in Apley Drive, TF1 3DU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Wellington North), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 91 crimes were reported within half a mile of TF1 3DU.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU:

Park Gardens, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3GR
Sefton Gardens, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3GS
Lime Tree Way, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3PJ
Leegomery Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BP
Whitchurch Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DS
Lea Court, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3PL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about TF1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 47 property sales in Apley Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 92
Semi-Detached 38
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 78
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 6
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 36
Two People 61
Three People 16
Four People 14
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 36
Family Household 91
Other Household 5
Total 132

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 64
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in The Wrekin constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 142
Female 148
Total 290

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around TF1 3DU has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 42% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 9
10-14 8
15-19 8
20-24 17
25-29 10
30-34 7
35-39 10
40-44 9
45-49 14
50-54 27
55-59 17
60-64 25
65-69 24
70-74 43
75-79 23
80-84 18
85+ 15
Total 290

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TF1 3DU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 53
Married 162
Separated 2
Divorced 20
Widowed 28
Total 265

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 101
Good 113
Fair 54
Bad 12
Very Bad 10
Total 290

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 93
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 37
Other 8
Total 263

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 258
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 6
Pakistani 11
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 2
Other Asian 1
Other 1
Total 290

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 264
European Union 5
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 290

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 264
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 290

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TF1 3DU.

Passport(s) Held
None 38
United Kingdom 245
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 71
Christian 171
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 16
Sikh 6
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 24
Total 290

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Shawbirch & Dothill ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 12
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 121
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 0
Total 267

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 12
Professional Occupations 20
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 99

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 61
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 17
Total 267

Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU is within the Wellington North policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 91 crimes were reported within half a mile of TF1 3DU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 91 crimes committed near Apley Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Wellington North
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wellington. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TF1 3DU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire), approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wellington (Shropshire) 710 yards
Oakengates 2.9 miles
Telford Central 3.6 miles
Shifnal 6.7 miles
Shrewsbury 9.7 miles
Cosford 9.8 miles
Albrighton 12 miles
Yorton 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Wrekin View Primary School, approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Wrekin View Primary School 540 yards
    
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 650 yards
    
Dothill Primary School half a mile
    
Apley Wood Primary Academy 0.8 miles
    
Millbrook Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Short Wood Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy 1.3 miles
    
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase 1.6 miles
    
Meadows Primary School and Nursery 2 miles
    
Lawley Primary School 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Charlton School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Charlton School 260 yards
    
Wrekin College 720 yards  
Ercall Wood Academy 1 mile
    
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase 1.6 miles
    
New Road Academy 2.9 miles
    
The Telford Langley School 3.8 miles
    
Kickstart Academy 3.8 miles
    
Holy Trinity Academy 4.4 miles
    
The Telford Park School 4.9 miles
    
Madeley Academy 5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Wellington Medical Practice, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Tyrone House Dental Surgery, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest hospitals to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Princess Royal Hospital, approximately 720 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Princess Royal Hospital 720 yards

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Apley Drive, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3DU. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Wellington, approximately 790 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Wellington 790 yards
Visual Eyes(KB) Ltd 790 yards
John Biddle Opticians 800 yards
Rayner Opticians 0.5 miles
Blink 0.5 miles
HD eyes Ltd 2.5 miles
Giles Opticians 2.8 miles
Boots Opticians Ltd 3.2 miles
Shropshire Eyecare 3.3 miles
Asda Opticians 3.5 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in TF1 3DU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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