TF8 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Mollett Drive, 0.2km from Ironbridge in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TF8, TF8 7BH offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00071454 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOLLETT DRIVE, TF8 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOLLETT DRIVE, TF8 7BH.
374
46
£ 51,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7BH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF8 7BH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7BH. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 177,950
17 sales · Mean £ 185,130
Detached
£ 329,000
23 sales · Mean £ 322,284
Terraced
£ 228,000
17 sales · Mean £ 212,560
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7BH has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
William Reynolds Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Limited1.0 km
- Vale Retail Ltd @ Costcutter0.6 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.6 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Library House B B0.7 km
- Heritage View Guest House0.6 km
- Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- White Hart Inn0.7 km
- Ye Olde Robin Hood0.8 km
- The Swan Taphouse0.8 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.6 km
- The Elizabethan0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Darby's 17790.7 km
- Embers0.9 km
- Riverside Tea Room1.0 km
- The Bolthole0.7 km
- The Elephant Crossing0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central5.8 km
- Oakengates7.0 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wyvern0.3 km
- Wyvern0.3 km
- Warrensway0.4 km
- Warrensway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87BH · Data under Open Government Licence