The Rookery is in Madeley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF7 5AN 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 The Rookery, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF7 5AJ, TF7 5AW, TF7 5AF, TF7 5AQ, TF7 5BP, TF7 5AX, TF7 5LR, TF7 5HG, TF7 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF7 5AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 53.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 38.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 35.5% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 26.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.1% | 92.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rookery was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Ironbridge Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Rookery has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ironbridge Gorge and the 247th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Rookery, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-03-01 | £124,279 |
| 15 The Rookery, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-05-09 | £183,886 |
| 17 The Rookery, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,950 | 2007-02-23 | £223,925 |
TF7 5AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Coronation Crescent , Madeley TF7 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Randall Primary School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4DS | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School 109 Southgate , Sutton Hill TF7 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 2out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 2out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Telford School The Upper Forge , Dale Road DE11 9LR | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 4,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbeing Madeley Community Cafe | 32 High Street, Madeley | 151 yd | |
| Maharaja Tandoori Restaurant | 33 High Street, Madeley | 151 yd | |
| SVP Warm Space | 70 High Street, Madeley | 177 yd | |
| Big Street Little Feet | 2 Anstice Square, Madeley | 197 yd | |
| Anstice Community Trust Cafe | The Anstice, 1 Anstice Square, Madeley | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | The Barley Mow, 16 Court Street, Madeley | 242 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 41 High Street, Madeley | 267 yd | |
| Madeley (Salop) Cricket Club | Pavillion Park Street, Madeley | 369 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | The Miners Arms Prince Street, Madeley | 500 yd | |
| The Venue | The Local Queen Street, Madeley | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time Telford | 14 High Street, Madeley | 104 yd | |
| Mishu Tandoori | 21 High Street, Madeley | 151 yd | |
| Madeley Fish Bar | 20 High Street, Madeley | 151 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Anstice Square, Madeley | 219 yd | |
| Kebab King | 34 High Street, Madeley | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Madeley Shopping Malls Russell Square, Madeley | 414 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Uk Gmbh Madeley Court Way, Madeley | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hills Lane HILL LANE SOCIAL CLUB HILL LANE SOCIAL CLUB QUEEN STREET | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Madeley Court Sports Centre (Closed) Court Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Telford Snowboard And Ski Centre COURT STREET | artificial grass pitch, ski slopes | 630 yd |
| Madeley Cricket Club POST BOX 16M FROM 62 PARK STREET ON PARK STREET POST BOX 16M FROM 62 PARK STREET ON PARK STREET PARK STREET | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Hercules Gym COURT WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE COURT WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRIDGNORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.