Area Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

TF8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TF8 postcode area.

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Population

2,905

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

TF8 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £327k. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £327,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF8 is a postcode district in Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, covering 174 active and 40 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TF8 (44%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (16%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes TF8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TF8 are around £327k, up 9.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TF8 at 247 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TF8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences215
Anti-social behaviour135
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft66
Shoplifting53

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils
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Buildwas Academy

Good95 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • YHA Coalbrookdale
  • Calcutts House
  • Firs Riverside Bed And Breakfast
  • Heritage View Guest House
  • Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Woodbridge Inn
  • Black Swan
  • Coalbrookdale Inn
  • Shakespeare Inn
  • The Boat Inn
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Peacock Coffee Shop
  • Aftab Tandoori Restaurant
  • Darby's 1779
  • D'Arcys At The Station
  • Eighty Six'd
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Donutology
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Franks Vegan Store
  • ABE's Candy Emporium
  • ChocTilly LTD
  • Chrisalis News
  • Coalport China Museum
  • + 5 more