Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

SWEYNEY DRIVE, TF8 7JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEYNEY DRIVE, TF8 7JD.

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

329

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TF8 7JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TF8 7JD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TF8 7JD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sweyney Drive, 0.6km from Coalport in Telford and Wrekin. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7JD are sourced from Output Area E00071449 (shared with 19 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 7JD. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

TF8 7JD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Coalport China Museum0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shakespeare Inn0.9 km
  • The Boat Inn1.0 km
  • Woodbridge Inn0.2 km
  • The Brewery Inn0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • YHA Coalport0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.9 km
  • Shifnal7.3 km
  • Oakengates8.6 km