telford TF7 Postcodes
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Telford (TF7)
The TF7 postcode area is located in the Telford postcode town region, within the county of Shropshire, and contains a total of 761 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the TF7 postcode area, including Broseley, Market Drayton, Much Wenlock, Newport, Shifnal, Telford which come under the local authority of the Telford and Wrekin Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in TF7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of TF7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
TF7 is a postcode area comprising of two post towns—Telford and Broseley, located in the country of Shropshire County. It covers an area of approximately 340 square kilometres, making it the most geographically diverse postal area in the region.
The TF7 postcode includes many significant towns and villages in the area, the most well known being Telford, the largest town in the county and the administrative centre of the borough. It is home to approximately 180,000 people and is a constantly expanding industrial and commercial hub.
Broseley is a small town located just five miles north of Telford. It is situated at the crossroads of the Severn Valley and the Ironbridge Gorge, and is world renowned for its linked history with the early industrial revolution. It is a conservation area with much of its past still visible today, from terraced houses and shops to monuments featuring the Great Western Railway and other historical features. The TF7 postcode includes other significant towns and villages such as Ironbridge, Much Wenlock, Dawley, Wellington, Donnington and Church Stretton.
TF7 is one of the largest and busiest postal areas in the UK with an estimated population of over 110,000 people. It boasts a wide variety of retail, leisure, education and healthcare services, and many of its communities are made up of highly skilled professionals and young families. The Telford area has a rich history of industrialisation, having been at the forefront of the industrial revolution, resulting in numerous unique historical landmarks scattered throughout the region. Locations including Ironbridge, the Blists Hill Victorian Town and the Severn Valley Railway offer great opportunities to explore and discover.
TF7 is a widely diverse postcode area , as it boasts both rural and industrial landscapes. With picturesque countryside open spaces, including areas of the Shropshire Hills and some of Britain's finest Ironbridge Gorge, as well as many industrial heritage sites, TF7 has something to offer every visitor.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 86%WORKING
- 14%UNEMPLOYED
14% of people in TF7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 92%WHITE
- 8%NON-WHITE
92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Shropshire
TF7 is located in the county of Shropshire, in England.
Shropshire has a total population of 486,300, making it the 42nd largest county in the UK.
Shropshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 139 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | TF7 |
Postal Town | Telford |
MSOA Name | Telford and Wrekin 023 |
LSOA Name | Telford and Wrekin 023A |
County | Shropshire |
Region | Shropshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
TF7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TF7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.