Affluence in TF1 5EL
How TF1 5EL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Oakengates & Ketley
- Council
- Telford and Wrekin
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,560 (2024)
TF1 5ELTelford
How well off TF1 5EL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TF1 5EL area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the TF1 5EL area is broadly in line with that, at 58.4%. 26% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TF1 5EL area is broadly in line with that, at 33.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TF1 5EL area is below that, at 26.4%. 17.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TF1 5EL sits in (Oakengates & Ketley): about 1,560 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.