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.
SANDCROFT, TF7 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCROFT, TF7 4AD.
283
39
£ 36,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Station0.3 km
- S & M Minimarket0.8 km
- Dave's Madeley0.8 km
- Premier Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Madebrook Carvery0.5 km
- The Venue0.8 km
- Foresters Food1.0 km
- Forresters Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Hub On The Hill0.3 km
- Pirates & Princess's Adventure Zone Ltd0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TF74AD · Data under Open Government Licence