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TF7 5LH

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Ironbridge Gorge

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Detailed insights for TF7 5LH

Overview

Postcode TF7 5LH 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 Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rough Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from TF7 5LH.

Flood risk

Low

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall near TF7 5LH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Telford Central located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF7 5LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRough ParkLargeWalking directions to Rough Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
443.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.7(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.01(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-63%)
Burglary
2.69(-34%)
Other theft
1.79(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
95.64%
Irish
4
1.45%
Other White
4
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
46.22%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.76%
No qualifications
22
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40.62%
Owns outright
50
39.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Social rents from council
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF7 5LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF7 5LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20251, Railway View, Telford, TF7 5QXTerracedFreehold£251,000
20 Feb 202521, Nightingale Walk, Telford, TF7 5QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
20 Mar 20255, The Crofts, Telford, TF7 5TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
30 Sept 20253, Long Lane Drive, Telford, TF7 5TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
17 Mar 20267, Great Meadow Terrace, Telford, TF7 5GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000

Schools

In the TF7 5LH postcode area, located within Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF7 5LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWilliam Reynolds Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Abraham DarbyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF7 5LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF7 5LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 5LH, 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
ParishThe GorgeE04000944
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher ErcallE02002937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 010CE01014149
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF7 5LH

Is TF7 5LH (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) safe?

The area around TF7 5LH records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TF7 5LH?

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

What schools are near TF7 5LH?

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

How deprived is the area around TF7 5LH?

TF7 5LH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF7 5LH (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.