Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

BUILDWAS ROAD, TF8 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUILDWAS ROAD, TF8 7DN.

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Population

529

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TF8 7DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TF8 7DN is a safe, established residential area on Buildwas Road, 0.4km from Lincoln Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7DN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00071453 (shared with 32 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 7DN. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

TF8 7DN has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • ABE's Candy Emporium0.8 km
  • Chrisalis News0.7 km
  • The Toll House0.9 km
  • Moonshine Fuggles0.8 km
  • The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Firs Riverside Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
  • Heritage View Guest House0.7 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Library House B B0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Coalbrookdale Inn0.9 km
  • The Coracle Micropub0.9 km
  • The Malthouse0.4 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Grays Of Shropshire0.8 km
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Suree's Kitchen0.6 km
  • The Furnace Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.5 km
  • Oakengates7.5 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Dale End Car Park0.1 km
  • Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.2 km
  • Paradise0.4 km
  • Paradise0.4 km