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Affluence in TF2 0BP

How TF2 0BP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Oakengates & Ketley
Council
Telford and Wrekin
Region
West Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,412 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off TF2 0BP is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TF2 0BP area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is education and skills (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Education and skills1.0
  • Health and disability1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Older people in low-income households2.0
  • Children in low-income families3.0
  • Crime5.0
  • Barriers to housing and services5.0
  • Living environment6.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£45,577
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
29%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

52.5% of adults in the TF2 0BP area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 21.8% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.

TF2 0BPEngland
Employee, full-time35.6%34.3%
Employee, part-time11%11.9%
Self-employed5.9%9.5%
Unemployed3.7%2.9%
Full-time student5.1%7.9%
Retired21.8%21.5%
Looking after home or family5.9%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled7.4%4.1%
Other3.6%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

18.8% of adults in the TF2 0BP area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.

TF2 0BPEngland
Higher managerial & professional6.3%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional12.5%19.9%
Intermediate10.6%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.6%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical8.1%5.3%
Semi-routine17.1%11.3%
Routine20.2%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11.8%8.5%
Full-time students4.8%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

18.4% of adults in the TF2 0BP area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 28.5% have no qualifications.

TF2 0BPEngland
Degree level or above18.4%33.9%
A level or equivalent16.3%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above15.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C11.6%9.7%
Apprenticeship6.6%5.3%
Other qualifications2.9%2.8%
No qualifications28.5%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around TF2 0BP (Oakengates & Ketley) (about 1,412 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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