Is TF8 7DE a safe place to live?

Yes, TF8 7DE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TF8 7DE?

The population for the TF8 7DE area is approximately 310 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SAPLINS LANE, TF8 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAPLINS LANE, TF8 7DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

310

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Avg Age

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TF8 7DE's 67% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF8 7DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Saplins Lane, 0.8km from Buildwas in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Severn Valley ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7DE 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 7DE. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TF8 7DE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Buildwas Academy

Good95 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wellington (Shropshire)6.6 km
Telford Central8.0 km
Oakengates8.3 km