Postcode insights

TF3 5JD

Sandhole Crescent

Lawley

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Detailed insights for TF3 5JD

Overview

Postcode TF3 5JD is located in a rural town, within the Lawley ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £54,818 per year. The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire), about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Newdale park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £54,818 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from TF3 5JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank near TF3 5JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellington (Shropshire) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF3 5JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNewdale parkLargeWalking directions to Newdale park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
7,706.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.73(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.58(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-51%)
Public order
3.05(-50%)
Drugs
2.04(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
73.61%
Other White
23
7.99%
African
15
5.21%
Indian
9
3.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.78%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
34.98%
Level 3 (A level)
50
24.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.75%
Apprenticeship
17
8.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.4%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
69.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.62%
Owns outright
7
6.73%
Social rents from council
6
5.77%
Other social rented
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Lawley

Median price£251,250
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £305K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £256 per square foot) in Lawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lawley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£315,000£268
Semi-Detached51£237,000£256
Terraced38£189,250£253
Flats8£138,500£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lawley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,750£116,000£167,500£152,995
2017£219,950£105,250£171,400£158,000
2018£229,950£122,995£174,950£169,995
2019£240,000£105,000£183,950£151,250
2020£240,000£113,975£187,000£177,500
2021£270,000£97,750£201,950£190,000
2022£295,000£121,500£227,995£205,000
2023£325,500£142,000£245,000£218,000
2024£319,950£133,500£239,975£220,000
2025£315,000£142,000£240,000£210,000
2026£325,000£123,000£240,000£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£148£193£171
2017£191£162£178£173
2018£202£186£206£194
2019£206£160£201£188
2020£210£164£209£181
2021£217£173£232£217
2022£249£180£250£253
2023£246£200£260£247
2024£268£202£270£229
2025£277£195£260£253
2026£259£169£267£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lawley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 5JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF3 5JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202621, Sandhole Crescent, Telford, TF3 5JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
31 Mar 202610, Sandhole Crescent, Telford, TF3 5JDDetachedFreehold£300,000
01 Oct 202538, Sandhole Crescent, Telford, TF3 5JDDetachedFreehold£284,500
31 Jul 20255, Sandhole Crescent, Telford, TF3 5JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Jul 202520, Sandhole Crescent, Telford, TF3 5JDDetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the TF3 5JD postcode area, located within Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF3 5JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNewdale Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryLawley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMeadows Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF3 5JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF3 5JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExtraArleston Manor Mews, Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2DEWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miB&MWhitchurch Drive, Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2DEWalking directions to B&M

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district (2025-26).

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,669
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,146
Band E£2,623
Band F£3,100
Band G£3,577
Band H£4,292

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 TF3 5JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Erin Aston

Lawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Luke Lewis

Lawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zona Hannington

Lawley - 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
WardLawleyE05015222
ParishLawley and OverdaleE04000934
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley BankE02007050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 024AE01035076
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about TF3 5JD

Is TF3 5JD (Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank) safe?

The area around TF3 5JD records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TF3 5JD?

The median sale price around TF3 5JD in Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank is £251,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF3 5JD?

There are 5 schools close to TF3 5JD, including Newdale Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding), Lawley Primary School (Good) and Meadows Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF3 5JD?

TF3 5JD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF3 5JD (Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF3 5JD is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Erin Aston (Labour Party), Luke Lewis (Labour Party) and Zona Hannington (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.