Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

BUILDWAS ROAD, TF8 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUILDWAS ROAD, TF8 7BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

529

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF8 7BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.

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

TF8 7BJ is a safe, established residential area on Buildwas Road, 0.2km from Meadow, The in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

For serious buyers, TF8 7BJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, up 25.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00071453 (shared with 32 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 7BJ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 363,135

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TF8 7BJ has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Firs Riverside Bed And Breakfast0.0 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Limited0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Embers0.7 km
  • Riverside Tea Room0.7 km
  • The Water Rat0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.7 km
  • Oakengates7.7 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)7.7 km