Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

TF8 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TF8 7BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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

TF8 7BU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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. Property prices are trending up 37.3% year-on-year.

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

TF8 7BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Buildwas in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Severn Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, up 37.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7BU 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 7BU. 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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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,500

4 sales · Mean £ 156,500

Detached

£ 450,000

4 sales · Mean £ 430,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TF8 7BU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Buildwas Academy

Good95 pupils0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellington (Shropshire)7.1 km
  • Telford Central7.4 km
  • Oakengates8.0 km