Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BUILDWAS ROAD, TF8 7BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

310

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TF8 7BN combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TF8 7BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Buildwas Road, 1.2km from Buildwas in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Severn Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00147576 (shared with 16 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 7BN. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

TF8 7BN has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

P

Buildwas Academy

Good95 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central7.0 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)7.0 km
  • Oakengates7.7 km