South Drive is in Madeley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF7 5DA 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 South Drive, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF7 5DB, TF7 5BZ, TF7 5DE, TF7 5DD, TF7 5DQ, TF7 5DH, TF7 5DJ, TF7 5JZ, TF7 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF7 5DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 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 | 39.5% | 39.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 38.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 6.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 30.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 25% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.8% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.4% | 98.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Drive was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% higher than the Ironbridge Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ironbridge Gorge and the 206th highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 South Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2013-11-28 | £188,696 |
| 22 South Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-08-10 | £222,317 |
| 22 South Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2007-12-18 | £194,698 |
| 18 South Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-05-31 | £171,916 |
| 25 South Drive, Telford, Wrekin Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2000-04-07 | £202,065 |
TF7 5DA 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Infant School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School Upper Road , Madeley TF7 5DL | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wensley Green , Woodside TF7 5NW | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Infant School Wensley Green , Woodside TF7 5NW | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Coronation Crescent , Madeley TF7 5EJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX | - not rated | 928 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 2out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Community 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 | 3,102 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 5,021 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 | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstreet Boyz | 10B Park Street, Madeley | 230 yd | |
| ROC Centre Telford | The Old Church Office, 10 Church Street, Madeley | 376 yd | |
| Age Concern Day Centre Woodside | Bridle Court Communal Room And Scheme Manager's Office Bridle Court, Madeley | 492 yd | |
| Big Street Little Feet | 2 Anstice Square, Madeley | 537 yd | |
| Anstice Community Trust Cafe | The Anstice, 1 Anstice Square, Madeley | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Inn | 20 Coalport Road, Madeley | 516 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley Mow, 16 Court Street, Madeley | 626 yd | |
| Madeley (Salop) Cricket Club | Pavillion Park Street, Madeley | 818 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 41 High Street, Madeley | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Fish Bar | 87 Park Street, Madeley | 178 yd | |
| Bostin Bean | Unit A, Madeley Shopping Malls High Street, Madeley | 507 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Anstice Square, Madeley | 509 yd | |
| Pizza Time Telford | 14 High Street, Madeley | 669 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Madeley Court Way, Madeley | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Madeley Shopping Malls Russell Square, Madeley | 369 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Uk Gmbh Madeley Court Way, Madeley | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270 yd |
| Madeley Court Sports Centre (Closed) Court Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Abraham Darby Sports And Leisure Centre IRONBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Abraham Darby Academy (Closed) Ironbridge Road | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Telford Snowboard And Ski Centre COURT STREET | artificial grass pitch, ski slopes | 949 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% |
| Median download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.