Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

WELLINGTON ROAD, TF8 7DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, TF8 7DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

276

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TF8 7DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.

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

TF8 7DU is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Road, 0.2km from Coalbrookdale in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TF8, TF8 7DU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, up 17.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00071451 (shared with 15 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 7DU. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 167,500

13 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Terraced

£ 248,750

4 sales · Mean £ 261,875

Detached

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 324,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TF8 7DU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.7 km
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William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good449 pupils1.5 km
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Requires Improvement1091 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Swan Taphouse0.8 km
  • Coalbrookdale Inn0.3 km
  • The Malthouse0.8 km
  • White Hart Inn1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Toll House0.3 km
  • Darlingtons Of Ironbridge1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group Limited0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Heritage View Guest House0.9 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen0.7 km
  • Suree's Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Furnace Kitchen0.3 km
  • Embers0.5 km
  • Riverside Tea Room0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central5.7 km
  • Oakengates6.8 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Paradise0.3 km
  • Enginuity0.4 km
  • Paradise0.4 km