Postcode report
Is TF7 5DT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TF7 5DT: area rating, property, schools and local change
TF7 5DT 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 5DT, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TF7 5DT are local prosperity and safety, while housing 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 5DT is based on Telford and Wrekin 010 Census 2021. It covers 10,748 residents, 111 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 8% 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 5DT, 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 5DT can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TF7 5DT 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 5DT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 5DT
Is TF7 5DT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% 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 5DT?
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 5DT?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TF7 5DT?
LocaleIQ matched TF7 5DT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TF7 5DT?
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 5DT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.