Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, TF11 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TF11 8BL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF11 8BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, TF11 8BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

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

TF11 8BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Shifnal in Shifnal. Administratively it sits within Shifnal North ward and the The Wrekin constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TF11 8BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00146954 (shared with 7 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 TF11 8BL. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 175,800

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 193,333

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

TF11 8BL has low crime rates — 34 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour17
Drugs14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Shifnal Primary School

Good400 pupils0.3 km
S

Idsall School

Inadequate1298 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jacksons Butchers0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Haughton Hall0.5 km
  • Park House Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Christopher's0.7 km
  • Latimers Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Shifnal Balti Ltd0.5 km
  • The Bell Shifnal0.8 km
  • Cottams Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wishing Star0.7 km
  • Alexander's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Catherines Bakery Ltd0.6 km
  • Shifnal Fryer0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Odfellows Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Anvil Shifnal0.6 km
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • Winking Frog0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shifnal0.7 km
  • Telford Central4.7 km
  • Cosford5.7 km