Is TF8 7BW a safe place to live?

Yes, TF8 7BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TF8 7BW?

The average property price in TF8 7BW is currently around £477k.

What is the population of TF8 7BW?

The population for the TF8 7BW area is approximately 310 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

TF8 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF8 7BW.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TF8 7BW combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£477k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF8 7BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Buildwas in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Severn Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00147576 (shared with 16 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 7BW. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TF8 7BW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Other crime1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Buildwas Academy

Good95 pupils0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wellington (Shropshire)7.3 km
Telford Central7.6 km
Oakengates8.2 km