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.
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.
groups
Population2,905
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Avg Age47
payments
Avg Income£ 44,900 /yr
work
Employed53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
5/10workEmployment
9/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
5/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
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Area Profile: TF8 · Data under Open Government Licence