Postcode insights

TF8 7BJ

Buildwas Road

Ironbridge Gorge

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Detailed insights for TF8 7BJ

Overview

Postcode TF8 7BJ is located in an urban city, within the Ironbridge Gorge ward of Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year. The nearest station is Telford Central, about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dale End Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TF8 7BJ.

Flood risk

Low

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall near TF8 7BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Telford Central located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TF8 7BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale End ParkLargeWalking directions to Dale End Park

Area Profile

Population
529
Population density
294.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.7(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.01(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-63%)
Burglary
2.69(-34%)
Other theft
1.79(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
495
93.75%
Other White
6
1.14%
Irish
5
0.95%
Indian
4
0.76%
Pakistani
4
0.76%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
43.14%
No qualifications
86
18.74%
Level 3 (A level)
69
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
110
49.77%
Owns outright
84
38.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
5.43%
Other social rented
6
2.71%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.26%
Total households: 221

Property prices in Ironbridge Gorge

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £333K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Ironbridge Gorge area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,110,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£386,708£318
Semi-Detached20£225,000£300
Terraced13£223,000£296
Flats2£141,475£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ironbridge Gorge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348,000£128,500£299,950£215,000
2017£288,500£131,000£230,000£164,000
2018£316,000£110,000£177,000£192,500
2019£330,000£125,250£173,475£187,500
2020£324,950£120,000£184,950£199,950
2021£337,475£138,000£207,751£224,950
2022£415,000£156,250£259,950£243,000
2023£400,000£125,000£221,000£200,000
2024£350,000£136,500£229,500£245,000
2025£332,500£141,475£254,975£224,000
2026£700,000£205,000£228,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£196£232£243
2017£259£221£219£216
2018£253£196£236£260
2019£270£199£198£247
2020£251£184£235£243
2021£260£196£222£247
2022£326£213£311£310
2023£335£226£262£271
2024£284£288£352£265
2025£310£222£300£300
2026£284£363£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge Gorge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ironbridge Gorge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF8 7BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TF8 7BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 2025Towers Croft, Buildwas Road, Telford, TF8 7BJDetachedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the TF8 7BJ postcode area, located within Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TF8 7BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCoalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableAspris Telford SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TF8 7BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TF8 7BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodThe Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7NJWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Telford and Wrekin district (2025-26).

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,669
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,146
Band E£2,623
Band F£3,100
Band G£3,577
Band H£4,292

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TF8 7BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carolyn Healy

Ironbridge Gorge - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shaun Davies

Telford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTelford and WrekinE06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTelfordE14001541
WardIronbridge GorgeE05015220
ParishThe GorgeE04000944
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher ErcallE02002937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Telford and Wrekin 010CE01014149
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TF8 7BJ

Is TF8 7BJ (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) safe?

The area around TF8 7BJ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TF8 7BJ?

The median sale price around TF8 7BJ in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £240,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TF8 7BJ?

There are 2 schools close to TF8 7BJ, including Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Aspris Telford School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TF8 7BJ?

TF8 7BJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TF8 7BJ (Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Telford covering TF8 7BJ is Shaun Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyn Healy (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.