Sandbrook is in Ketley, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF1 5BD is located in the Ketley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandbrook, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 5BG, TF1 5BB, TF1 5GG, TF1 5BQ, TF1 5BU, TF1 5AQ, TF1 5BT, TF1 5BS, TF1 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF1 5BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 37.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 35.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TF1 5BD this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 32.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 17.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| White | 94% | 95.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 93.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 93.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandbrook was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandbrook has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley and the 144th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Sandbrook, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-03-31 | £85,479 |
| 67 Sandbrook, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-28 | £174,359 |
| 44 Sandbrook, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-06-14 | £234,872 |
| 40 Sandbrook, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-05-24 | £206,747 |
| 41 Sandbrook, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-01-12 | £220,829 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School The Place , Limes Walk TF2 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Grainger Drive , Leegomery TF1 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane , Wellington TF1 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ercall Wood Academy Golf Links Lane , Wellington TF1 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Apley Avenue , TF1 3FA | 1out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 4,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , Overdale TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART 11 Tan Bank , Wellington TF1 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Hall School Stanley Road , Wellington TF1 3LB | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddards Fine Food Catering Limited | Goddards Store Station Road, Ketley | 232 yd | |
| HLC Cafe | Hadley Library, Hadley Learning Community Waterloo Road, Ketley | 596 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | The Blue Elephant Holyhead Road, Ketley | 615 yd | |
| Rose Manor | Rose Manor Ketley Park Road, Ketley | 616 yd | |
| Asda Living Cafe Telford | Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoes Inn | The Horse Shoes Inn Holyhead Road, Ketley | 126 yd | |
| Wrens Nest PH | The Wrens Nest Wrens Nest Lane, Ketley | 715 yd | |
| Bridge Builder | The Bridge Builder, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 890 yd | |
| Hop & Vine | 69 High Street, Hadley | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Hong Takeaway | 18 Station Road, Ketley | 198 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 34 Station Road, Ketley | 232 yd | |
| Village Spice | 32 Woodside Road, Ketley | 656 yd | |
| Fine Foods | 79 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 845 yd | |
| Kebab King Hadley | 89 Haybridge Road, Hadley | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. | Sainsburys Supermarket Holyhead Road, Ketley | 668 yd | |
| Farm Foods Freezer Centre | Unit 2 Holyhead Road, Ketley | 704 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive, Wellington | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ketley Recreation Ground HOLYHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Hadley Learning Community WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Sinclair Social Club | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Meadows Primary School RIDDINGS CLOSE | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| New College Telford HAYBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Telford College HAYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.