TF8 7AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foundry Mews, 0.3km from Lincoln Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00071448 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNDRY MEWS, TF8 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY MEWS, TF8 7AX.
218
49
£ 51,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7AX 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
TF8 7AX is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7AX. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,500
8 sales · Mean £ 232,812
Flat
£ 131,000
5 sales · Mean £ 133,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7AX has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- ABE's Candy Emporium0.8 km
- Chrisalis News0.6 km
- The Toll House0.9 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.7 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Firs Riverside Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- Heritage View Guest House0.6 km
- Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.2 km
- The Library House B B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Coalbrookdale Inn0.9 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.8 km
- The Malthouse0.3 km
- The Swan Taphouse0.2 km
- White Hart Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Grays Of Shropshire0.8 km
- HFT Day Services Kitchen0.9 km
- Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Suree's Kitchen0.5 km
- The Furnace Kitchen0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central6.4 km
- Oakengates7.5 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dale End Car Park0.0 km
- Primary School0.1 km
- Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.1 km
- Paradise0.4 km
- Paradise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87AX · Data under Open Government Licence