TF11 8BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Crescent, 0.3km from Haughton in Shifnal. Administratively it sits within Shifnal North ward and the The Wrekin constituency.
For families considering a move, TF11 8BS represents 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k.
Census 2021 statistics for TF11 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00146953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT CRESCENT, TF11 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT CRESCENT, TF11 8BS.
276
43
£ 46,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 43, TF11 8BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 TF11 8BS. The average age is 42.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,862
4 sales · Mean £ 183,681
Terraced
£ 149,000
1 sales · Mean £ 149,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF11 8BS has low crime rates — 35 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
Shifnal Primary School
Idsall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jacksons Butchers0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Haughton Hall0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Christopher's0.9 km
- Latimers Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Shifnal Balti Ltd0.6 km
- The Bell Shifnal1.0 km
- Cottams Fish And Chips0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wishing Star0.8 km
- Alexander's Kitchen0.7 km
- Catherines Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- Shifnal Fryer0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Odfellows Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Anvil Shifnal0.7 km
- The Plough Inn0.5 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
- Winking Frog0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shifnal0.8 km
- Telford Central4.7 km
- Cosford5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: TF118BS · Data under Open Government Licence