Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

HODGE BOWER, TF8 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODGE BOWER, TF8 7BF.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7BF 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TF8 7BF — age 46, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TF8 7BF is a safe, established residential area on Hodge Bower, 0.2km from Hodgebower in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TF8, TF8 7BF offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00071454 (shared with 22 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 TF8 7BF. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 297,475

8 sales · Mean £ 293,487

Detached

£ 272,500

1 sales · Mean £ 272,500

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

TF8 7BF has low crime rates — 37 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.7 km
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William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Requires Improvement1091 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A And B Fruits0.9 km
  • ABE's Candy Emporium0.3 km
  • Chrisalis News0.2 km
  • Moonshine Fuggles0.2 km
  • The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heritage View Guest House0.1 km
  • Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Library House B B0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Coracle Micropub0.3 km
  • The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.7 km
  • The Malthouse0.4 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.5 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Grays Of Shropshire0.3 km
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen0.5 km
  • Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Suree's Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Tontine Hotel0.2 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.2 km
  • Oakengates7.4 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Old Police Station0.3 km
  • Old Police Station0.3 km