Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

FOUNDRY MEWS, TF8 7AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY MEWS, TF8 7AX.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7AX 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TF8 7AX 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.

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

TF8 7AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foundry Mews, 0.3km from Lincoln Hill 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00071448 (shared with 27 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 7AX. 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%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 223,500

8 sales · Mean £ 232,812

Flat

£ 131,000

5 sales · Mean £ 133,600

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

TF8 7AX has low crime rates — 32 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 behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.0 km
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William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • ABE's Candy Emporium0.8 km
  • Chrisalis News0.6 km
  • The Toll House0.9 km
  • Moonshine Fuggles0.7 km
  • The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Coalbrookdale Inn0.9 km
  • The Coracle Micropub0.8 km
  • The Malthouse0.3 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Grays Of Shropshire0.8 km
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen0.9 km
  • Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Suree's Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Furnace Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.4 km
  • Oakengates7.5 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale End Car Park0.0 km
  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.1 km
  • Paradise0.4 km
  • Paradise0.4 km