The postcode TF6 5AB is located in Telford and Wrekin It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TF6 5AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TF6 5AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TF6 5AB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to TF6 5AB is Vesey Court which is centered 111 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Orleton Hotel and is 263 m away. The closest railway station is Shropshire Rail Station, 1.73 km away.
The closest primary school to TF6 5AB (for ages 11 and under) is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wrekin College.
The local pub for residents of TF6 5AB is Broseley Cricket Club and is 8.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Broseley House and is 9.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 22, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TF6 5AB is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Telford and Wrekin is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TF6 5AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TF6 5AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TF6 5AB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TF6 5AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ercall Wood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.18 km | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Short Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.91 km | |
| Wrekin College | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.05 km | |
| The Old Hall School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.25 km | |
| Dothill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 2.4 km |
| Charlton School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.4 km | |
| Telford College | College | 16-99 | 2.62 km | |
| Overley Hall School | Special school | 8-19 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 2.65 km |
| St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 3.11 km | |
| Millbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 3.13 km |
| Apley Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 3.41 km |
| Lawley Village Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 3.44 km |
| The Bridge at HLC | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 3.52 km |
| Lawley Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 3.57 km |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase | Academy | 11-16 | 3.61 km | |
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase | Academy | 3-11 | 3.61 km | |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 4.01 km |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 7, 2017) | 4.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TF6 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2012 | 8.05 km | |
| Nedge Farm Retail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2016 | 8.25 km | |
| Hortus Medicus International Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.42 km | |
| Broseley Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 8.52 km | |
| A Little Same A Little Different | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 8.8 km | |
| Windmill Cottage Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2016 | 9.04 km | |
| Broseley Life Skills Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 9.12 km | |
| Granny's Girl Chutney's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2012 | 9.16 km | |
| Broseley CE Primary School Breakfast And After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 9.21 km | |
| Dining @ Broseley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 9.21 km | |
| Little Owls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2015 | 9.21 km | |
| Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 4, 2021 | 9.27 km | |
| The Butchers Kitchen Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 24, 2022 | 9.27 km | |
| Broseley House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 22, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| Downes Greengocers & Florists | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 22, 2019 | 9.28 km | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2017 | 9.28 km | |
| The Chill Zone @ Illuminate FX | Awaiting Inspection | 9.28 km | |
| The Lion Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 25, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 9.29 km | |
| Forecourt Shop (W H Smiths) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 9.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TF6 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Orleton Hotel | 263 m | |
| Old Orleton Hotel | 266 m | |
| Herbert Avenue | 660 m | |
| Bowing | 687 m | |
| Bowring | 698 m | |
| Shropshire Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Shropshire Rail Station | 1.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TF6 5AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Grove Covert | 866 m | |
| Ercall Wood | 898 m | |
| Lawrence's Hill | 1.17 km | |
| Sir William's Covert | 1.28 km | |
| Rocky Covert | 1.41 km | |
| Bobs Wood | 1.44 km | |
| The Barn Garden Plantation | 1.49 km | |
| Burcot Gorse | 1.54 km | |
| Limekiln Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Old Hall Pool | 1.79 km | |
| Maddock's Hill | 1.81 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.92 km | |
| Black Hayes | 2.24 km | |
| Short Wood | 2.24 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TF6 5AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.69076500 |
| Longitude | -2.53589000 |
| OS Easting | 363876 |
| OS Northing | 0310477 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
The Wrekin |
| Electoral Ward | Ercall |
| Local Authority District | Telford and Wrekin |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: The Marches Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Shropshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000020 |
| Travel To Work Area | Telford |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Telford and Wrekin |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Telford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Telford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021543 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Telford and Wrekin 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Telford and Wrekin 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |