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Affluence in TF6 5DZ

How TF6 5DZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall
Council
Telford and Wrekin
Region
West Midlands
Neighbourhood population
3,092 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off TF6 5DZ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TF6 5DZ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.

Average decile
7.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By domain, most deprived first
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Income6.0
  • Health and disability6.0
  • Crime6.0
  • Children in low-income families6.0
  • Employment7.0
  • Living environment7.0
  • Education and skills8.0
  • Older people in low-income households8.0
Income

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.

Average a year
£56,082
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Percentile
58
Higher than this share of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the TF6 5DZ area is broadly in line with that, at 61.8%. 21.6% are retired and 5.9% are full-time students.

TF6 5DZEngland
Employee, full-time40%34.3%
Employee, part-time11.7%11.9%
Self-employed10.2%9.5%
Unemployed1.4%2.9%
Full-time student5.9%7.9%
Retired21.6%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled2.6%4.1%
Other2.2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TF6 5DZ area is above that, at 43%.

TF6 5DZEngland
Higher managerial & professional17.6%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional25.4%19.9%
Intermediate11.5%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed11%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.4%5.3%
Semi-routine9.9%11.3%
Routine8.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed4.6%8.5%
Full-time students5.8%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TF6 5DZ area is broadly in line with that, at 35.5%. 12.4% have no qualifications.

TF6 5DZEngland
Degree level or above35.5%33.9%
A level or equivalent19.4%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above16%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C9.3%9.7%
Apprenticeship4.9%5.3%
Other qualifications2.4%2.8%
No qualifications12.4%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TF6 5DZ sits in (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall): about 3,092 residents.

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

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