Great Hay Drive is in Sutton Hill, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF7 4DT is located in the Madeley & Sutton Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford, TF7 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF7 4EU, TF7 4DX, TF7 4DU, TF7 4BE, TF7 4BQ, TF7 4EJ, TF7 4BG, TF7 4NJ, TF7 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF7 4DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.5% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 44.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 40.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 26.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 13.3% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 19.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 93% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 88.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Hay Drive was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Madeley & Sutton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Hay Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Madeley & Sutton Hill and the 278th lowest crime rate of 558 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushbrit Great Hay Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-07-18 | £425,826 |
| 8 Great Hay Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-09-24 | £509,693 |
| Telford Golf & Country Club Great Hay Drive, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £8,300,000 | 2018-04-30 | £10,464,744 |
| Rushbrit Great Hay Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-02-16 | £421,113 |
| Telford Golf & Country Club Great Hay Drive, Telford, Wrekin Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-09-27 | £1,238,095 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford, TF7 4DT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 4 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford, TF7 4DT has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 4 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
TF7 4DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TF7 4DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School 109 Southgate , Sutton Hill TF7 4HG | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander Fleming Junior School 109 Southgate , Sutton Hill TF7 4HG | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander Fleming Infant School 109 Southgate , Sutton Hill TF7 4HG | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Infant School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 2out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchbank Special School Grange Avenue , Stirchley District Centre TF3 1UP | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub On The Hill | Community Centre, 105 - 106 Southgate, Sutton Hill | 593 yd | |
| The Tile Press Cafe | Unit B25, Maws Craft Centre Ferry Road, Jackfield | 999 yd | |
| ROC Centre Telford | The Old Church Office, 10 Church Street, Madeley | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Inn | 20 Coalport Road, Madeley | 688 yd | |
| Shakespeare Inn | The Shakespeare Inn High Street, Coalport | 842 yd | |
| The Boat Inn | The Boat Inn Ferry Road, Jackfield | 986 yd | |
| The Half Moon | 174 Salthouse Road, Jackfield | 1,028 yd | |
| The Brewery Inn | The Brewery Inn High Street, Coalport | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food O'Clock | Unit 2 Southgate, Sutton Hill | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Hotel And Golf Resort GREAT HAY DRIVE | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Sutton Hill Playing Field SUTTON WAY | grass pitches | 988 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.