Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

NEW ROAD, TF8 7AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, TF8 7AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

218

cake
Avg Age

49

payments
Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

work
Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: TF8 7AS 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

TF8 7AS 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 a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £184,250 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF8 7AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Road, 0.2km from Lincoln Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% 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 £184k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00071448 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7AS. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 142,500

4 sales · Mean £ 150,250

Terraced

£ 169,500

4 sales · Mean £ 174,125

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

TF8 7AS has low crime rates — 35 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.

Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

P

Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
P

William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km
P

Woodlands Primary School

Good449 pupils1.5 km
S

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Requires Improvement1091 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • ABE's Candy Emporium0.4 km
  • Chrisalis News0.2 km
  • Moonshine Fuggles0.3 km
  • The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.2 km
  • Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heritage View Guest House0.2 km
  • Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Library House B B0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Broseley Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Coracle Micropub0.4 km
  • The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.9 km
  • The Malthouse0.1 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Grays Of Shropshire0.4 km
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Suree's Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Tontine Hotel0.3 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.4 km
  • Oakengates7.6 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.3 km
  • Dale End Car Park0.4 km
  • Primary School0.4 km