TF8 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wharfage Steps, 0.2km from Bower Yard in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00071448 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFAGE STEPS, TF8 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFAGE STEPS, TF8 7AR.
218
49
£ 51,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TF8 7AR is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 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 7AR. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7AR has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
William Reynolds Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Broseley CE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- ABE's Candy Emporium0.3 km
- Chrisalis News0.2 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.2 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.2 km
- Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heritage View Guest House0.1 km
- Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.7 km
- The Library House B B0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Broseley Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.3 km
- The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.9 km
- The Malthouse0.2 km
- The Swan Taphouse0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Grays Of Shropshire0.3 km
- HFT Day Services Kitchen0.7 km
- Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Suree's Kitchen0.0 km
- The Tontine Hotel0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central6.4 km
- Oakengates7.6 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)8.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.4 km
- Old Police Station0.4 km
- Old Police Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87AR · Data under Open Government Licence