Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

SANDCROFT, TF7 4AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF7 4AD 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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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TF7 4AD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 33.7% year-on-year.

home £100,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF7 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandcroft, 0.9km from Blists Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Madeley & Sutton Hill ward and the Telford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.7% 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 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00071287 (shared with 34 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 4AD. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 89,500

8 sales · Mean £ 93,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TF7 4AD is moderate at 59 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order19
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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John Randall Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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Haughton School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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Madeley Nursery School

Outstanding65 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MFG Telford Service Station0.3 km
  • S & M Minimarket0.8 km
  • Dave's Madeley0.8 km
  • Premier Store0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Madebrook Carvery0.5 km
  • The Venue0.8 km
  • Foresters Food1.0 km
  • Forresters Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Hub On The Hill0.3 km
  • Pirates & Princess's Adventure Zone Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food O'Clock0.3 km
  • Friendly Fryer0.8 km
  • Stanwyck Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Golden Gate0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central5.5 km
  • Shifnal6.1 km
  • Oakengates7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandcroft0.2 km
  • Sandcroft0.2 km
  • Centre0.2 km
  • Springmeadow0.2 km
  • Springmeadow0.2 km