Postcode report
TF7 5BA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About TF7 5BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
TF7 5BA is a postcode in Madeley & Sutton Hill, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TF7 5BA, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TF7 5BA are local prosperity and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TF7 5BA is based on Telford and Wrekin 022 Census 2021. It covers 5,325 residents, 1,998 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near TF7 5BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TF7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £181k from 93 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TF7 5BA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TF7 5BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TF7 5BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TF7 5BA
Is TF7 5BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TF7 5BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TF7 5BA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TF7 5BA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for TF7 5BA?
LocaleIQ matched TF7 5BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TF7 5BA?
The latest median sold price is £181k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TF7 5BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.