Postcode Analysis Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands

HODGE BOWER, TF8 7QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODGE BOWER, TF8 7QE.

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Population

529

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TF8 7QE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

TF8 7QE is a safe, established residential area on Hodge Bower, 0.2km from Lincoln Hill in Telford. Administratively it sits within Ironbridge Gorge ward and the Telford constituency.

For serious buyers, TF8 7QE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TF8 7QE are sourced from Output Area E00071453 (shared with 32 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 7QE. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 387,500

3 sales · Mean £ 386,833

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

TF8 7QE has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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William Reynolds Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good449 pupils1.3 km
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Requires Improvement1091 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • ABE's Candy Emporium0.4 km
  • Chrisalis News0.3 km
  • Moonshine Fuggles0.3 km
  • The Ironbridge Ice Cream Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Darlingtons Of Ironbridge0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heritage View Guest House0.2 km
  • Ladywood House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Valley Hotel & Chez Maw Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Library House B B0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Coracle Micropub0.4 km
  • The Golden Ball Inn Ironbridge ltd0.8 km
  • The Malthouse0.3 km
  • The Swan Taphouse0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Grays Of Shropshire0.4 km
  • HFT Day Services Kitchen0.6 km
  • Ironbridge Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Suree's Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Tontine Hotel0.3 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eleys Of Ironbridge0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Telford Central6.2 km
  • Oakengates7.4 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • Museum of The Gorge Car Park0.4 km
  • Dale End Car Park0.5 km
  • Paradise0.5 km