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TF7 5JA

Wrekin View

Ironbridge Gorge

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Detailed insights for TF7 5JA

Overview

Postcode TF7 5JA is located in an urban city, within the Ironbridge Gorge ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Madeley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Madeley is £38,873 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 3.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Madeley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Madeley has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Madeley is £38,873 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF7 5JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Madeley near TF7 5JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Telford Central located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
1,847.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.92(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-30%)
Other theft
7.58(+33%)
Public order
6.64(+10%)
Other crime
5.69(+175%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
89.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.68%
Irish
4
1.35%
Other Asian
3
1.01%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
28.3%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20%
No qualifications
52
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.96%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.66%
Social rents from council
11
8.4%
Other social rented
11
8.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Ironbridge Gorge

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £333K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Ironbridge Gorge area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,110,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£386,708£318
Semi-Detached20£225,000£300
Terraced13£223,000£296
Flats2£141,475£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ironbridge Gorge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348,000£128,500£299,950£215,000
2017£288,500£131,000£230,000£164,000
2018£316,000£110,000£177,000£192,500
2019£330,000£125,250£173,475£187,500
2020£324,950£120,000£184,950£199,950
2021£337,475£138,000£207,751£224,950
2022£415,000£156,250£259,950£243,000
2023£400,000£125,000£221,000£200,000
2024£350,000£136,500£229,500£245,000
2025£332,500£141,475£254,975£224,000
2026£700,000£205,000£228,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£196£232£243
2017£259£221£219£216
2018£253£196£236£260
2019£270£199£198£247
2020£251£184£235£243
2021£260£196£222£247
2022£326£213£311£310
2023£335£226£262£271
2024£284£288£352£265
2025£310£222£300£300
2026£284£363£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ironbridge Gorge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF7 5JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF7 5JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202579, Wrekin View, Telford, TF7 5JBTerracedFreehold£157,500
24 Apr 20267, Birbeck Drive, Telford, TF7 5TPTerracedFreehold£180,000
13 Oct 202510, Birbeck Drive, Telford, TF7 5TPTerracedFreehold£165,000
24 Sept 202516, Birbeck Drive, Telford, TF7 5TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,950
19 Mar 20258, Birbeck Drive, Telford, TF7 5TPTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the TF7 5JA postcode area, located within Madeley, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF7 5JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Abraham DarbyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Reynolds Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF7 5JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF7 5JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressPark Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5GAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCostcutterWarrensway, Telford and Wrekin, TF7 5PSWalking directions to Costcutter

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 TF7 5JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carolyn Healy

Ironbridge Gorge - 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
WardIronbridge GorgeE05015220
ParishMadeleyE04000937
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MadeleyE02002949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 022CE01014161
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF7 5JA

Is TF7 5JA (Madeley) safe?

The area around TF7 5JA records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TF7 5JA?

The median sale price around TF7 5JA in Madeley is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF7 5JA?

There are 7 schools close to TF7 5JA, including Haberdashers' Abraham Darby (Requires improvement), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and William Reynolds Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF7 5JA?

TF7 5JA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,550 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF7 5JA (Madeley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF7 5JA is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyn Healy (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.