TF8 7AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bower Yard, 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00071455 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER YARD, TF8 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER YARD, TF8 7AZ.
252
50
£ 51,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TF8 7AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TF8 7AZ — age 50, 78% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £258k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TF8 7AZ. The average age is 50.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Terraced
£ 246,250
2 sales · Mean £ 246,250
Detached
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TF8 7AZ has low crime rates — 40 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.
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 Emporium0.4 km
- Chrisalis News0.3 km
- Moonshine Fuggles0.3 km
- The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.3 km
- Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heritage View Guest House0.3 km
- Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.6 km
- The Library House B B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Broseley Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Coracle Micropub0.4 km
- The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd1.0 km
- The Malthouse0.2 km
- The Swan Taphouse0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Grays Of Shropshire0.4 km
- HFT Day Services Kitchen0.8 km
- Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Suree's Kitchen0.1 km
- The Tontine Hotel0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eleys Of Ironbridge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Telford Central6.5 km
- Oakengates7.7 km
- Wellington (Shropshire)8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Dale End Car Park0.4 km
- Primary School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TF87AZ · Data under Open Government Licence