TF8 7BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Buildwas in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Severn Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.
For families considering a move, TF8 7BX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00147576 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TF8 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF8 7BX.
310
50
£ 47,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TF8 7BX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7BX. 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
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
Detached
£ 148,750
2 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7BX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buildwas Academy
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellington (Shropshire)7.1 km
- Telford Central7.7 km
- Oakengates8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87BX · Data under Open Government Licence