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TF7 9 area guide

Who lives in TF7 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Telford and Wrekin
Region
West Midlands
Population
5,068 (2024)
At a glance

What TF7 9 is like

The TF7 9 postcode sector in Telford and Wrekin covers 55 live postcodes and is home to about 5,068 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 44.8% of households own their home, 33.9% rent privately and 20.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 57.8% of adults are in work. On deprivation it sits close to the middle of the range for England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How TF7 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
4.0/ 10

Around the middle — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 62.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore
2.5/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 15 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in TF7 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£45,449

Average a year, before tax — higher than 28% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A big private rental marketPositive

    33.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    62.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  4. 04
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in TF7 9 are 107% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

TF7 9 FAQs

01
Is TF7 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 4.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 62.0 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10 (limited).
02
Is TF7 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 62.0 offences per 1,000 people a year around TF7 9, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
03
Who lives in TF7 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.9% of residents. 44.8% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (26.4%).
04
Which council covers TF7 9?

TF7 9 is in Telford and Wrekin.

TF7 9 is in Telford and Wrekin, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
05
How well connected is TF7 9?

Connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10.

There are 15 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 2.5 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Telford Central Rail Station, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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