Affluence in TF3 5AJ
How TF3 5AJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank
- Council
- Telford and Wrekin
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,777 (2024)
TF3 5AJTelford
How well off TF3 5AJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TF3 5AJ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment9.0
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 TF3 5AJ area is broadly in line with that, at 58.3%. 10.4% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TF3 5AJ area is less than half that, at 15.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TF3 5AJ area is well below that, at 17.6%. 27.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TF3 5AJ sits in (Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank): about 1,777 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.