This area is in a deprived neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Telford Borough is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Telford Borough, represented by the Conservative MP, Lucy Allan. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 10,941 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1310 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1310 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is around the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.
Deprivation
- Telford and Wrekin scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Telford and Wrekin scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Car (as a passenger)
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (60%) and Car (as a passenger) (25%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the West Midlands region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the West Midlands region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the West Midlands region average.
Deprivation
- Telford and Wrekin scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in West Midlands
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Telford and Wrekin scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
Telford Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Telford and Wrekin, which is controlled by the Labour party.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the Shropshire Locality average of 45
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the Shropshire Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the Shropshire Locality average.
Deprivation
- Telford and Wrekin area scores worse than Shropshire in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Telford and Wrekin scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.