Affluence in TF6 5FP
How TF6 5FP 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
- 2,438 (2024)
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How well off TF6 5FP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TF6 5FP area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment6.0
- Income7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
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 TF6 5FP area is broadly in line with that, at 58.9%. 26.9% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TF6 5FP area is above that, at 42.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TF6 5FP area is broadly in line with that, at 33.3%. 15.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TF6 5FP sits in (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall): about 2,438 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.