Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

LAWTONS LANE, TF8 7EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWTONS LANE, TF8 7EJ.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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 7EJ's 71% ownership and 47-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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TF8 7EJ is a safe, established residential area on Lawtons Lane, 0.7km from Stoneyhill in Telford and Wrekin. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

For families considering a move, TF8 7EJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00071450 (shared with 12 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 7EJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

TF8 7EJ has low crime rates — 13 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 arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Lightmoor Village Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km
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William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Toll House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Coalbrookdale Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Furnace Kitchen0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central5.3 km
  • Oakengates6.2 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Darby Road0.2 km
  • Darby Road0.2 km
  • Enginuity0.4 km
  • Sunniside0.5 km