Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

SANDCROFT, TF7 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCROFT, TF7 4AB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences155
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order20
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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John Randall Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Haughton School

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School

Good310 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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Madeley Nursery School

Outstanding65 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MFG Telford Service Station0.4 km
  • S & M Minimarket0.8 km
  • Dave's Madeley0.8 km
  • Premier Store0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • All Nations Inn1.0 km
  • The Madebrook Carvery0.5 km
  • The Venue0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Hub On The Hill0.2 km
  • Pirates & Princess's Adventure Zone Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

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