TF7 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandcroft, 0.8km from Blists Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Madeley & Sutton Hill ward and the Telford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TF7 4AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TF7 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00071286 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDCROFT, TF7 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCROFT, TF7 4AB.
289
38
£ 36,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF7 4AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF7 4AB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF7 4AB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 94,000
10 sales · Mean £ 97,700
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TF7 4AB is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
John Randall Primary School
Haughton School
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Madeley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- MFG Telford Service Station0.4 km
- S & M Minimarket0.8 km
- Dave's Madeley0.8 km
- Premier Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- All Nations Inn1.0 km
- The Madebrook Carvery0.5 km
- The Venue0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Hub On The Hill0.2 km
- Pirates & Princess's Adventure Zone Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Food O'Clock0.2 km
- Friendly Fryer0.9 km
- Stanwyck Fish Bar0.5 km
- Golden Gate0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central5.5 km
- Shifnal6.2 km
- Oakengates7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Centre0.1 km
- Shakespeare Way0.2 km
- Sandcroft0.3 km
- Shakespeare Way0.3 km
- Springmeadow0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TF74AB · Data under Open Government Licence