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TF2 7JA

Furnace Lane

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench

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Detailed insights for TF2 7JA

Overview

Postcode TF2 7JA is located in an urban city, within the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench area of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench is £40,679 per year. The median sale price in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench is £190,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,500 and £220,000. The nearest station is Oakengates, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,340 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench is £40,679 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF2 7JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench near TF2 7JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oakengates located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
4,893 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.36(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.37(+126%)
Public order
16.99(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.51(+113%)
Other theft
10.34(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
90.46%
Other White
11
3%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.09%
Arab
4
1.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.82%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
27.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
31.85%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.15%
Other social rented
23
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.85%
Social rents from council
11
8.15%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £220K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£208,000£309
Semi-Detached35£195,000£242
Terraced19£175,000£194
Flats1£82,500£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£129,000£84,750
2017£160,000£131,750£116,500
2018£172,500£135,000£123,000
2019£179,998£135,000£132,500
2020£180,000£152,000£155,000
2021£185,000£163,000£147,000
2022£205,000£179,250£147,000
2023£239,998£185,000£175,500
2024£255,000£211,000£175,000
2025£224,350£190,000£172,500
2026£232,500£190,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£149£110
2017£201£156£127
2018£183£164£146
2019£189£161£156
2020£184£175£157
2021£187£191£167
2022£272£203£185
2023£217£216£203
2024£260£235£217
2025£281£217£222
2026£309£242£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF2 7JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF2 7JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2025Victoria Fryer, Furnace Lane, Telford, TF2 7JZOtherFreehold£150,000
25 Jun 2026Lovinder, Furnace Lane, Telford, TF2 7JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
14 May 20261, Furnace Lane, Telford, TF2 7JXDetachedFreehold£155,000
23 Jan 202629, Furnace Lane, Telford, TF2 7JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
09 Oct 202515, Furnace Lane, Telford, TF2 7JXTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the TF2 7JA postcode area, located within Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TF2 7JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWrockwardine Wood Infant School and NurseryCommunity school
0.2 miSecondaryNew Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryDonnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TF2 7JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF2 7JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miForge StoresFurnace Lane, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 7JYWalking directions to Forge Stores
0.3 miAsdaSt Georges Road, Donnington, Telford, TF2 7RXWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district.

Band A£1,504
Band B£1,755
Band C£2,006
Band D£2,256
Band E£2,758
Band F£3,259
Band G£3,760
Band H£4,513

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TF2 7JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Thompson

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shirley Reynolds

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shaun Davies

Telford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTelfordE14001541
ParishWrockwardine Wood and TrenchE04000949
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wrockwardine Wood & TrenchE02002935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 008DE01014208
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF2 7JA

Is TF2 7JA (Wrockwardine Wood & Trench) safe?

The area around TF2 7JA records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TF2 7JA?

The median sale price around TF2 7JA in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF2 7JA?

There are 8 schools close to TF2 7JA, including Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery (Good), New Road Academy (Requires improvement) and Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around TF2 7JA?

TF2 7JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF2 7JA (Wrockwardine Wood & Trench) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF2 7JA is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Thompson (Labour Party) and Shirley Reynolds (Labour Party).