Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

NEWPORT CRESCENT, TF11 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT CRESCENT, TF11 8BS.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 43, TF11 8BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF11 8BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Crescent, 0.3km from Haughton in Shifnal. Administratively it sits within Shifnal North ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

For families considering a move, TF11 8BS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00146953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF11 8BS. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,862

4 sales · Mean £ 183,681

Terraced

£ 149,000

1 sales · Mean £ 149,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TF11 8BS has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Shifnal Primary School

Good400 pupils0.4 km
S

Idsall School

Inadequate1298 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jacksons Butchers0.8 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Haughton Hall0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Christopher's0.9 km
  • Latimers Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Shifnal Balti Ltd0.6 km
  • The Bell Shifnal1.0 km
  • Cottams Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wishing Star0.8 km
  • Alexander's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Catherines Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • Shifnal Fryer0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Odfellows Wine Bar0.8 km
  • The Anvil Shifnal0.7 km
  • The Plough Inn0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
  • Winking Frog0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shifnal0.8 km
  • Telford Central4.7 km
  • Cosford5.7 km