TF8 7AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.2km from Hodgebower in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.
For families considering a move, TF8 7AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, up 44.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00071448 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, TF8 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, TF8 7AU.
218
49
£ 51,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TF8 7AU's 59% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7AU. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 374,250
4 sales · Mean £ 452,250
Terraced
£ 221,000
1 sales · Mean £ 221,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7AU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
William Reynolds Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Broseley CE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- ABE's Candy Emporium0.2 km
- Chrisalis News0.1 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.2 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.1 km
- Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heritage View Guest House0.1 km
- Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.7 km
- The Library House B B0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Broseley Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.3 km
- The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.8 km
- The Malthouse0.3 km
- The Swan Taphouse0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Grays Of Shropshire0.2 km
- HFT Day Services Kitchen0.7 km
- Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Suree's Kitchen0.1 km
- The Tontine Hotel0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central6.4 km
- Oakengates7.6 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)8.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Old Police Station0.4 km
- Old Police Station0.4 km
- Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87AU · Data under Open Government Licence