Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

HILLS LANE DRIVE, TF7 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS LANE DRIVE, TF7 4BX.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF7 4BX 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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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. TF7 4BX's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 35% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

TF7 4BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hills Lane Drive, 0.7km from Cuckoo Oak in Telford and Wrekin. Administratively it sits within Madeley & Sutton Hill ward and the Telford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF7 4BX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00071292 (shared with 6 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 4BX. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,666

Flat

£ 72,125

2 sales · Mean £ 72,125

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

Crime around TF7 4BX is moderate at 66 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 offences165
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson30
Drugs27
Public order20

school Local Schools

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John Randall Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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Haughton School

Good172 pupils0.3 km
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Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School

Good310 pupils1.0 km
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Madeley Nursery School

Outstanding65 pupils1.1 km
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Madeley Academy

Good1237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • MFG Telford Service Station0.6 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • S & M Minimarket0.2 km
  • Dave's Madeley0.2 km
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • All Nations Inn1.0 km
  • Cuckoo Oak0.6 km
  • The Madebrook Carvery0.4 km
  • The Venue0.3 km
  • Foresters Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Hub On The Hill0.6 km
  • Wellbeing Madeley Community Cafe0.5 km
  • Pirates & Princess's Adventure Zone Ltd0.5 km
  • Anstice Community Trust Cafe0.7 km
  • Kashmir Cafe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Food O'Clock0.6 km
  • Friendly Fryer0.2 km
  • Madeley Chinese Food Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mishu Tandoori0.5 km
  • Stanwyck Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central4.9 km
  • Shifnal5.9 km
  • Oakengates6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hills Lane0.3 km
  • Selbourne0.3 km
  • Hills Lane0.3 km
  • Bennett Road0.3 km
  • Bennett Road0.3 km