TF8 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wesley Road, 0.4km from Lloyds Head in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00071452 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESLEY ROAD, TF8 7BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY ROAD, TF8 7BD.
306
48
£ 51,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TF8 7BD — age 48, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £267k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7BD. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 206,000
2 sales · Mean £ 206,000
Detached
£ 252,500
8 sales · Mean £ 256,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7BD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodlands Primary School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
William Reynolds Primary School
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
Broseley CE Primary School
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
Madeley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Darlingtons Of Ironbridge1.0 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.8 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.9 km
- A And B Fruits0.5 km
- ABE's Candy Emporium0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Library House B B0.9 km
- Calcutts House0.6 km
- Heritage View Guest House0.9 km
- Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Ye Olde Robin Hood0.1 km
- Black Swan0.5 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.7 km
- The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Darby's 17790.9 km
- The Bolthole0.9 km
- The Elephant Crossing0.7 km
- Aftab Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- D'Arcys At The Station0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central6.1 km
- Oakengates7.4 km
- Shifnal8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bird in Hand0.1 km
- Bird in Hand0.1 km
- Belmont Road0.2 km
- Belmont Road0.2 km
- Free Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87BD · Data under Open Government Licence